James Charles Bradford
(93 years old)
The world bids farewell to James Charles Bradford (Freeport, Illinois), departing on May 8, 2025 at the age of 93. James Charles leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Charles Bradford to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James Charles may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pearl Bradford (Canada) and Clarence Lee Bradford. He is survived by: his daughters, Rhonda Simpson of East Moline, IL and Robin Bradford of Tumwater, WA; his grandson Leonard Simpson of East Moline, IL; his sister Virgina Cooper of Rockford, IL; and his nephew Marvin Moore (New Jersey). He is also survived by nieces and nephews and great friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St Paul Missionary Baptist Church (607 E Stephenson St #641, Freeport, IL 61032). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. He also enjoyed watching St. Paul on Facebook even after the Pandemic.