Larry Cordell Bradford

JOSHUA -- Larry Cordell Bradford, 73, of Joshua, passed away Sat. Feb. 18, 2012 in Fort Worth. Funeral: 2:00 PM Tues. at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park in Ft Worth. Visitation: 6-8 PM Mon. at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Larry was born Aug. 21, 1938 in Johnson Co. Texas to Cordell and Pearl Christena Watters. He married Minnie Walker on Dec. 25. 1961 in Rainbow, Texas. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Larry loved storytelling, fixing things and helping people. He served as a deacon at his church for over 35 years. Larry retired as a public school teacher in 1994 from Burleson I.S.D. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Huguley Community Hospice, Samaritan's Purse or other christian charities. Survivors: Wife, Minnie Bradford of Joshua; son, Troy Bradford of Lewisville; daughter, Tiffany Fojtasek and husband Brian of Joshua; brother, Charles Bradford and wife Lynn of Cleburne; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Mountain Valley Funeral Home Burleson, 817-426-3200 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries