The Shreveport Times

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Obituaries

William O. "Bill" Radford, Sr.

MANSFIELD, LA - Services for William O. "Bill" Radford, Sr., will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Rose-Neath Chapel, Mansfield, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Joe Waggener and Rev. Roy Miller, First Baptist Church of Mansfield.

Mr. Radford passed away April 23, 2006 at DeSoto Regional Health System. He was born August 1, 1928 in Joaquin, Texas. He served in the Army and Air Force, as a Sergeant, from 1945-1947. He retired as Superintendent of Foundry Operation after 44 1/2 years, having worked from 1947-1991. Mr. Radford was a faithful member and servant of First Baptist Church for 51 years. He was a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Mr. Radford was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. and Mrs. James Virgil Radford; brothers: A.W. Radford, Doyle Curtis Radford; sisters: Lois Holmes, Irene Pitts, Lola Radford, Odessa Andrews; twin sister, Frances Gibbs.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Posey Radford of 55 years; loved and cherished; children: William O. Radford, Jr. and wife, Jeanie of Houston, Texas; James E. Radford of Mansfield, La.; Gwendolyn Radford Penny and husband Michael of Jackson, TN; Patricia Radford Eddington and husband Mark of Shreveport, La.; five grandsons and five granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, sister-in-law, Maria Radford of Mansfield, La., a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Richard Valentine, Tim Myers, Vernon Bevill, Jr., Danny Rogers, David Posey, and David Pitts.

Honorary pallbearers are his grandsons; Ray Ramsey, lifelong best friend; Alvis Pitts, nephew.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 318-872-4660.