Everett O. Radford son of the late Bessie Kavanaugh Radford and Elijah H. Radford was born in Centerville, Missouri, on April 30, 1934. He departed this life at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home in Piedmont, Missouri, on March 3, 2016, at the age of 81.
On October 25, 1975 in Ellington, Missouri, Everett was united in marriage to Betty Ann Cook. Everett is a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, watching TV, going on Sunday drives, feeding the humming birds, mechanic work and making garden. Everett loved helping people and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Everett was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Chris Todd, three brothers, James O., Furman and Eugene Radford, four sisters, Imogene Radford, Annie Radford, Carol Counts and Janet Fleming.
Everett is survived by his wife, Betty Radford of Centerville, Missouri, one son, Tom Radford and wife Georgann of Redford, Missouri, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one sister, Viola Self of Ellington, Missouri. Everett will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, March 8th 10 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO
Funeral services follow at 1 PM
Minister: Carlton Mathes assisted by Dennis Burns
Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Pallbearers: Tom Radford, James Radford, Derrick Radford, Brandon Radford, Timothy Radford and Anthony Radford.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital