Gary “Rick” Richard Bradford

Gary “Rick” Richard Bradford, age 76, of Salesville, OH passed away Saturday July 5, 2025 at his home. He was born December 13, 1948 in Rockcreek, West Virginia to the late William Albert “Bill” Bradford and Maxine Lafferty Bradford Seven. He was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served as a part of the United States Marines. Rick worked in the steel mills and for US Steel for 30 years. He also worked at various construction jobs. Rick enjoyed playing pool, fishing, going on his boat and raising game chickens. Most of all he loved being with his family and his dog Tiny or as he called her “Pup-pup”.

Along with his parents Rick is preceded in death by his stepfather, Robert Seven, his brother, Denny Micheal Bradford, his sister, Beverly Jean (Bradford) Will and his daughter, Gail Bradford.

Rick is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy Bradford, with whom he spent 55 years. Also surviving are his children: Cindy Edmiston of Cambridge, OH, Chuck (Charolette) Bradford of Cleveland, OH, Rick Bradford of Cambridge, OH, Darla (Tom) Sorg of Old Washington, OH, his grandchildren: Tara (Jose) Mendoza, Terry Edmiston, Steven (Nicole) Carver, Elizabeth Carver, Kristy Carver, Randy Adams, Whitney Whittle, Jordan Ford, Alexis Bradford, Salisha Sorg, Brianna Sorg, Tommy (Shaylen) Sorg, Blaine Wello, Cameron Ryan, Conner Ryan, Cody Davis, Tommy Starcher, and great grandchildren: Audrey Carver, Draven Carver, Katlynn Edmiston, Araiba Drake, Addyson Starcher, Eden Starcher, Ammeriah Davis, Oaklynn Sorg, Arayia Allender, Johnavyn Allender, Ronnie Tabler III, Jackson Whittle, Layla Whittle, Mila Whittle, Ezekial Mendoza, Sabastian Mendoza, Penelope Mendoza, Taylee-Ann, June.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Bundy-Law Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11am, Thursday, at Bundy-Law Funeral Home with burial to follow on the family farm with Jay Jackson officiating. An on-line guestbook may be signed at bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.