beloved husband of Lonna Craddock and the late Deborah L. Parks and Mary Hertel; dear father of Michael Jr. (Bradford) and Lisa (Heinzman); dear grandfather of Tom and Olivia (Heinzman); dear grandfather of Emma and Michael (JJ) Bradford; step-father of David Woods; dear grandfather of Alyssa and Patrick (Woods) our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend; during these uncertain times, the family wishes to extend their appreciation to all for their prayers.
Due to current circumstances funeral services are private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Due to recent events, you may leave online condolences posted on the KUTIS FUNERAL HOME website.
Memorial gifts to Shriners Hospitals for Children – St. Louis, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Uncle Mike’s family, extended family, friends, and all the many other’s whose life he touched. I have many fond memories of Uncle Mike from him coming to visit me at Mizzou for football games to many dinners at Grandma Gray’s house and too many more to list.
I love and miss you. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure you have already had a cold Busch in a frosted mug with Grandma Gray. Give her a hug and kiss for me.
With all my love….
Billy
My deepest condolences for u n ur family during time of loss. Sending lots of hugs n love for u n ur family. U n ur family is in my thoughts n prayers
Sorry about your dad Mike from the Kof c team Tuesday night. For you and your families
To the entire Bradford family, my wife and myself extend our deepest sympathy on Mike’s passing.We have been friends of the entire Bradford family for over fifty years. Mike and I worked together at Bradford’s Texaco at the young age of 15. We had great memories of working with all the brothers. To all the Bradford Family our prayer to you and your loss.
Rip my friend, Mike was one of the kindest most generous people I have ever known, prayers to his family.
You will be missed
Uncle Mike may your drink always be full and your smile always be big, just like your heart. You have always been a great inspiration to me.
To Mikey, Lisa and your families, you have my deepest condolences and prayers. You are both strong, wonderful people and I hope that you will soon find your smile when thinking of your father.
To my uncles, you are always there for one another and show the world what it means to be family. You all enjoy every moment you spend together and those memories will carry you though the tough times.
Lonna, thank you for bringing so much joy to Mike’s life these past years. He would always light up when you were around. Stay strong and know that you will always be in my prayers.
Uncle Mike, Your contagious laughter and generosity will be missed. My condolences to the family. You will be missed but never forgotten. I am sure you are already enjoying a beer with your Mom.
So sorry to hear about your dad. It was always fun bowling against you guys.
It has been a long time since we have seen each other my friend. Lisa and Mike Jr. were all little children when we formed the Green Team at Immaculate Heart of Mary. I was chosen as the Captain of the team.
Mike was a competitor and the best teammate we had with his big smile, colorful comments, and commitment to his teammates. We shared an unbelievable relationship with Mike and Mary. We were all young than , worked and played hard.
I always smiled when I spoke with him or met with him and will hold that memory in my heart forever. See you on the softball fields in Paradise. Be sure the red wagon has plenty of cold Bud when we catch up.
Love you my brother and pray you are resting in peace with The Lord. God Bless you, Mike. You were bigger than Life.