Grant Bradford's Obituary
A Celebration of Life Service for Grant Bradford, 8, of Wetumpka, Alabama will be Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 5:30 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bishop Frank Bradford, Jonathan Bradford, and Steve Sherum will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home.
Grant Bradford, known lovingly as Grant, graced this world with his presence on May 14, 2015, in Birmingham, Alabama. With heavy hearts, we announce his peaceful passing on May 2, 2024, in the same city that witnessed his first breath. Grant's life, albeit brief, was a tapestry of love, light, and laughter, touching the hearts of everyone he encountered.
Grant's journey was rich with the love of a close-knit family. He leaves behind a legacy of joy and tenderness as cherished by his parents, Drake and Ashley Bradford, his brothers Mason Kennedy, Eli Bradford, and his devoted twin, Garrett Bradford. His grandmother, Melinda Bradford, and grandfather, Brian Taunton, alongside grandparents Glenn and Nancy Dunham, and Milton and Bonnie Garrett will remember him with undying affection. His great-grandmothers, JoAnn Dunham and Gale Jones, together with great-grandparents Frank and Teresa Bradford, will hold their memories of Grant close to their hearts.
His exuberant spirit will also live on through his uncle and aunt, Jesse and Ashley Garrett, Aunt Destiny Atchison, great-uncles and great-aunts Steve and Pam Sherum, Larry and Gwen Rich, Chris and Danielle Bradford, Jonathan and Leslie Bradford, and Greg Dunham. The charm of his playful interactions will linger in the laughter of his cousins Dawson and Landon Colvin, Henry and Hayden Garrett, Brooklyn Sherum, Jon-Micha, Julie, Joey, and Janie Bradford. His Aunt Tiffany Dean, along with the families of his uncles and aunts Wes and Suzanne Goodwin, Ryan and Kayla Rich, J.R. and Rene Colvin, John and Dekota Sherum, Matt and Christy Sanders, and Greg and Leigh Varner, will miss his ever-sparkling presence.
Grant was preceded in death by those who would have adored witnessing the wonder of his life journey-his great-grandfather Rev. Ira John Jones, great-grandfather Harold Dunham, great-grandfather Milton Garrett Sr., and great-grandmother Kay Caldwell. Their spirits will no doubt continue to watch over him with eternal love and tenderness.
In his young life, Grant embraced the world with love and courage. His enchanting blue eyes and heartwarming smile could light up the darkest of rooms, captivating all who met him. His love for soft and fuzzy stuffed animals and blankets paralleled his love for the comforting embrace of his family's arms. Ashley's soothing lullabies could always send him into peaceful slumber, wrapped in the cocoon of his mother's love.
Grant was the epitome of an easy-going soul, his welcoming and sunny disposition never burdened those around him. Though his words were few, his language of laughter and smiles spoke volumes, effortlessly communicating his caring and cheerful essence. His brothers' voices, reading to him, playing alongside him, and showering him with love, were among his greatest joys. He also found delight in watching elephant videos, fascinated by their graceful might.
To describe Grant simply as loving, funny, and courageous barely scratches the surface of his extraordinary character. He lived his life with an infectious exuberance that is impossible to forget. In every giggle, every cuddle, and every gleeful moment he shared with us, Grant reminded everyone what truly matters.
In the hearts of those he leaves behind, Grant Bradford will forever be remembered as a beacon of pure love, a wellspring of laughter, and a courageous little soul who made every moment infinitely precious. He has left an indelible mark, and his story, though short, will be told with profound love for generations to come.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Grant's memory to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama, 1700 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 or www.rmhca.org.
Radney Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Grant Bradford.
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