John Albert Bradford

John Albert Bradford, 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

John was born on June 6, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to Wilbur and Mary Elizabeth (Conner) Bradford. On August 21, 1977, he married Kathryn (Wurm) Bradford, who survives in Lima.

John was a high lift operator for Marathon Electric. He was a mechanic who used to work on cars and enjoyed spending time with his daughter Tanna, fixing up cars.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his sons, John and Mike, and many grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tanna Bradford; brothers: Charles Rayburn, Wilbur Bradford, and Ervin Bradford; and sisters: Idella Schlesselman, Mary Griffith, Mildred Waldroop, and Eileen Camper.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the funeral home. Lay-Minister Dave Belton will officiate. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.