Mr. Loyd James Bradford, "Granddaddy", age 82, of Gaylesville, Al passed away peacefully on February 5, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Bradford was born in Jackson County, Alabama on September 19, 1933 to the late Wallace and Fannie Jane Bradford. Mr. Bradford was a retired truck driver, a loving Christian and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gaylesville AL. "Grandaddy", as Loyd liked to be called, lived his life for the Lord and enjoyed traveling and camping, as well as spending time with family and friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca Holder Bradford; six sisters; and two brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Sue Bradford, son Mark Bradford (Donna) of Gaylesville, and daughter, Joyce Hughes (Edward) of Gaylesville, step-daughters, Brenda Adams (Chris) and Sherry Hughes of Fyfe, AL and step-son, Anthony Hughes (Patricia) of Marino Valley, CA. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tiffany Gowens (Danny) and their children, Skyler, Braxton and McKenzie Blankenship, Heather Garrett (Adam) and their children, Chase and Caley, Lauren Mason (Jamie) and their children, Austin and Jase,  Brittany Hamilton (Andy) and their daughter, Zada, and Tyler Bradford (Macy) and their daughter, Tylee, Jason Adams (Amy) and their daughter, Addy, Latosha Sawyer (Pep) and their children, Kaliegh, Lallie and Ralleigh, sister, Elizabeth Haynes, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and his dog, Max.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon EST on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Mason Funeral Home of Summerville with Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating.  Graveside and interment services will be held at 3:00 P.M. EST from the Pine Haven Cemetery in Hollywood, AL. 

Active pallbearers are Tyler Bradford, Skyler Blankenship, Chase Garrett, Braxton Blankenship, Austin Mason and Jase Mason. The family would like to extend a special heart-felt thank you to the nurses and staff of Southern Hospice in Gadsden AL and to the staff of Cherokee Home Health for their outstanding care and support during his illness.

Mr. Bradford will lie in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 8pm EST.

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