David Lee Bradford, Jr.

David Lee Bradford, Jr., of Springfield, Missouri, was born September 23, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to David Lee Bradford, Sr., and Mildred (Wilson) Bradford. He departed this life to his Heavenly Home on January 15, 2026, at the age of 82.

David was united in marriage to Eula Faye Davis on December 31, 1964, in Northview, Missouri. They shared 61 wonderful years of marriage together.

David attended Bethel Baptist Church in Marshfield, Missouri. He loved his Lord and Savior and was quick to share all that God had done for him.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting wood and especially telling his stories.

He had a 47-year career in the corrugated paper industry. After retiring in 2005 from SMC packaging, he enjoyed helping his son, Jeff, on the farm. He loved spending time with family. He held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren. His latest joy was a great granddaughter, Mia.

David was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Tracy; and a sister, Carol Davis.

David is survived by his loving wife, Eula Faye of the home; his son, Jeffrey Bradford and wife, Kimberly of Niangua, Missouri; two granddaughters, Brandi Kepley and husband Christopher of Springfield, Missouri, Abby Ryan and husband Cooper of Springfield, Missouri; one great granddaughter, Mia Kepley of Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Darrell Bradford of Springfield, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and one brother-in-law, Oliver Davis of Strafford, Missouri.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Fraker Funeral Home, Inc., Marshfield. Interment will follow in Marshfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.