Willie Lee Radford, Jr., 77, Cerulean, passed on Thursday, February 23,2023 of natural causes.

Wilie Lee Radford, Jr. was born on March 29, 1945, the son of the late Willie Lee Radford, Sr. and Georgia Irving Radford.

He was a Senior Sunday School teacher for Little River Cumberland Valley Deacons & Minister's Association for over 40 years and was on the Executive Board for many years. He also taught Sunday School at Cave Spring Missionary Baptist Church for 35 years and was a Deacon for more than 40 years. At Cave Spring he held several positions over the years and served faithfully until his death.

Mr. Radford married his wife, Fannie Bacon Radford, on September 3, 1966.

Willie worked at Johnson Control for 43 years where he was a spot welder. He served in the United State Army and received the Purple Heart during Vietnam.

Willie enjoyed fishing, teaching, spending time with and talking with family. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson: Darius Radford;
siblings: Jane Northington, William Radford, Sr., Frank James Radford and Betty J. Walker.

Willie is survived by his wife: Fannie Bacon Radford; daughter: Missy Radford, siblings: Pauletta McGowan, and Billy (Billie) Radford; one grandchild: Ty'kee Riddick; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.