Donnie R. Bradford

Donnie R. Bradford age 72 of Marietta, IL passed away on Sunday July 2, 2017 at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, IL.  He was born on June 27, 1945 in Jena, Louisiana to George and Mary Marie Huffman Bradford.  He married Linda Courson on June 18, 1988 in Good Hope, IL.  He is survived by his wife Linda of Marietta, IL, 4 Sons – Donnie (Toni) Bradford of Hemphill, TX, Terry (Jessica) Bradford of Smithfield, IL, Roy (Jenny) Bradford of Bushnell, IL, and Jeremy (Carol) Courson of Maquon, IL, 2 Daughters – Elainea (Dean) Bartlett of Adair, IL, and Tashina (Mike) Bradford of Bushnell, IL, 19 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren.  He is also survived by 3 Brothers and 1 Sister – Jerry Bradford and Danny Bradford both of Jonesville, LA, Bobby Jo Bradford of Urania, LA and Mary McCoy of Houston, TX.  He was preceded in death by his Parents, 2 Daughters, 1 Son, 4 Brothers, and 2 Sisters.

Donnie was an avid gardener, loved his produce and he dearly loved all of his Grandchildren and his Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday July 7, 2017 at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell, IL with Pastor Dave Eden officiating.  Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 P.M. Thursday July 6, 2017 at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home where friends may call after 2:00 P.M. on Thursday.  Burial will be in West Midway Cemetery in London Mills, IL.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice.  Following the services, family will greet friends at the Bushnell Recreation Center for a time of fellowship and a meal.  Please sign the guestbook or leave condolences at www.martinhollisfh.com.