Ted “Buck” Bradford was born on January 27, 1935 in De Soto, MO. He was the son of Theodore George and Blanche Rose (nee Tucker) Bradford. He died on January 4, 2026, surrounded by his family at his Victoria home, at the age of 90.
Buck was married to Judith Ann (nee Thomas) Bradford for 70 years. Judy preceded him in death on December 10, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Janet Cage, Victoria, Jim (Charlene) Bradford, Victoria, Charlotte (Dennis) Lindwedel, Victoria, Linda Bradford, Victoria and Laura (Les) Huskey, Victoria; his grandchildren: Greg Cage, Jim (Elisa) Bradford, Suzy (Dan) Moran, Ted (Lettie) Bradford, Rosie (Bill) Foster, Will (Aubrey) Lindwedel, Joe (Christy) Brown, Taylor Huskey, Wyatt Huskey and Jesse Huskey; his great grandchildren: Mila (Zane) Ahonen, Amber Cage, Brianna Bradford, Bryce Bradford, Dylan (Courtney) Moran, Kaitlyn (Floyd) Welch, Ethan Moran, Kristan Moran, Carson Moran, Theo Bradford, Tucker Bradford, Guy Bradford, Millie Bradford, Joe Foster, Levi Foster, Isaac Foster, Joe Brown and Archer Brown and his great great grandchildren: Raelynn Bradford, Jude Welch, Remington Moran and Genny Ann Brown; brother, Ted Bradford of Festus and sister, Cathy Bradford of Festus.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judy, his son, David Bradford, son in law Buster Cage; his grandson Bryan Lindwedel; his great granddaughter Genevieve “Annie” Brown; and siblings, Pete Bradford, Ed (Thelma) Bradford, and Olive (Bud) Taylor.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The family would like to thank Patty, Janet, Angie, Brooke, Sharon, Amy, Darlene, Donna, Cindi, Cathy and Denise for the loving care they provided to Buck and Judy in their final days.

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