Marvin Jo Bradford's Obituary
Marvin Jo Bradford, affectionately called Brad, was born September 22, 1966 in Houston, Texas to Henry Bradford and JoAnn Stoneham. He had 11 brothers and sisters combined from both parents. He grew up on the North Side of Houston, where he attended Rogers Elementary. Instead of finishing high school, Brad joined the Job Corps as a teen and finished. He later became a certified electrician.
Brad was as a well skilled electrician but was also a true handy man. He could fix anything, and he took pride in his work. He believed in hard work, and he always provided for his family. Even when he was sick, or in pain, he made his way to work. He loved to play basketball. Everyone in 5th Ward knew him on the court at Brewster Park. When it came to sports Brad was a diehard Texan and Rockets fan. He repped hard every day he could and never missed a day to trash talk the “Cowgirls”. He took great pride in his city. He was well known in the community and made friends everywhere he went.
Brad was a family man through and through. He loved his family unconditionally until his last day. He spent quality time with each of his children and was extremely active in their lives. He constantly called his older kids to check on them. Not hearing from him was rare. He wasn’t your ordinary dad. He was the fun dad, the silly dad that would tell corny jokes and make prank calls (long live Billy Bob). Brad was a jokester and made everyone laugh. His love didn’t stop at his children. He showed the same fatherly love to his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and kids all the same. He was a devoted husband to Sabrina for 21 years.
Marvin “Brad” Bradford is preceded in death by his parents Henry Bradford and JoAnn Scott and brothers Tommy Bradford, Gregory Bradford, and Kenneth Bradford. Marvin is survived by his wife, Sabrina Williams; his children: Jessica, Catricia “Tricy”, Chacoria, Christopher, Makayla, Devonte, Haily, Ashantee, Malik, Keilaha, and Payton; sisters: Sandra White, Karye “Kay” Bradford, and Tonia Large. Along with his 16 grandchildren, he also leaves behind a host of extended family, more siblings, and loved ones. His presence will truly be missed.
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