Tommy L. Bradford

Tommy L. Bradford, 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life February 16, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1954 in Austin, Texas to the late Robert and Ora Dee Bradford. Tommy grew up in Meridian, Mississippi before moving to Jonesboro to work for Northeast Arkansas Glass Inc. (Ditta Inc.). He loved to go camping, boating, and horseback riding. Tommy also enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all his dog Willie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Bradford and his brother, Sammy Bradford.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Carla Bradford of the home; his son, Trent Bradford; two daughters, Tammy (Justin) Boughton, Joni Adams; two step-daughters, Lisa (Dewayne) Hammett, Beth (Ray) Mullins; three sisters, Judy Talbert, Darlene (Moon) Milligan, Donna Blythe; sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 5:30 pm in Emerson Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm prior to the service.

For lasting memorials, the family asks to please consider St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org/donate

Online registry: www.emersonfuneralhome.com