Paul Edward Bradford
Paul Edward Bradford, 62, Silver Lake, passed away at 4:24 a.m. April 14, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born May 10, 1952, Prestonsburg, Ky., to Minefee (Betty) Bradford, who survives in Roann; and Wilma Jean (Poe), who is deceased. Paul graduated from Manchester High School, North Manchester, in 1970.
He was co-owner with his brothers and family of Captain Nimo’s in Somerset, for several years and was owner of B&M Auto, North Manchester, since 1985. He picked up and delivered produce for Pappy’s Market. Paul also enjoyed working with his hands building and remodeling homes and woodworking. He enjoyed restoring old Corvettes, Mustangs, GTOs and riding Harley Davidson and Triumph motorcycles. Paul was an avid fisherman and loved to travel. His passion in life was sharing his faith by helping, counseling and ministering to others. Anything and everything Paul did was for the Lord. He was a follower of Jesus Christ all his life.
He is survived by his son: Blake E. (Hailey) Bradford, Winona Lake; daughter: Jodi (Nick) Rittman, Columbus; grandchildren: Parker and Sloane Rittman, Columbus; brothers: Daryl (Nancy) Bradford, North Manchester; Roger (Molly) Bradford, Silver Lake; Tim (Evelyn) Bradford, Silver Lake; sisters: Diana Bradford, Fort Wayne; Tina Bradford, Warsaw; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Alexis Bradford.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the funeral home. Pastor J. P. Freeman and Pastor Terry Bradford will officiate. Burial will be held in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, IN 469962.