Thurman Eugene "Gene" Radford son of the late Bessie Kavanaugh Radford and Elijah Radford was born in Centerville, Missouri, on June 25, 1940. He departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on March 14, 2013 at the age of 72.
Gene was member of Farmington Masonic Lodge #132 and a Shriner. Gene enjoyed going roller skating, going to the drive-in, dancing, driving race cars, fishing, hunting, four wheeling, and going to blue grass festivals. Gene's greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jim and Bob Radford, four sisters, Carol, Jan, Imo and Annie.
Gene is survived by his son, Paul Radford of Centerville, two daughters, Barbara Payne of Richland, MO, Rhonda Medlock of Ellington, MO, 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one brother, Everett Radford and wife Betty of Centerville, MO, and one sister, Viola Self of Ellington, MO. Gene will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tues. March 19th at 11 AM, Funeral Services following at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
Minister: Carlton Mathes
Burial: Radford Cemetery
Pallbearers: Paul Radford, Jerry Acuff, Matt Radford, James Radford, Danny Medlock and Mike Mike Kirker.
Honorary Pallbearer: Mark Payne.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Shriner's Hospital or the Radford Family