In loving memory of Mr. Robert Bradford, Jr., Tuesday, May 8, 1990, 4:00 p.m., Israel Metropolitan C.M.E. Church, the Reverend O.H. Whitlock, Jr., pastor

3n Wniring trf
Mr. Robert Bradford, Jr.
Tuesday, May 8,1990 4:00 P.M.
Israel Metropolitan C.M.E. Church The Reverend O H. Whitlork. Ir, ~ Pastor

of

Prelude

-

=

Processional

Final Viewing................................................Family and Friends

Hymn of Assurance.......................................Blessed Assurance

Prayer of Comfort ............................................Rev. Frank Fuller

Scriptures:

The Old Testament.................Rev. Joseph H. Adair

The New Testament .............Rev. Joseph D. Mathis

Hymn of Adoration...................................How Great Thou Art

Expressions of Tribute:

Friend .................City Councilman Ralph Anderson

Church ............................................Dr. Robert Young

Co-Worker.............................Mr. C. Bertram Gibson

Solo............................................................Mrs. Tarlena Whitlock

Obituary ........................................... Read Silently ~ Soft Music

Eulogy .............................................The Rev. Q. H. Whitlock, Jr.

Solo ...................................................................Mr. Fred Williams

Recessional..................................................... Sweet, Sweet Spirit

Graveside Services:

Committal - Benediction

Interment.....................................Resthaven Memorial Gardens

Thefamily of Robert Bradford, Jr., will always be mindful and grateful for the love and support extended during the period of bereave ment. Care and concern of friends have helved

btfuary
Mr. Robert Bradford, Jr. of 10 Cloverdale Lane, departed this life, May 5,1990 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was the son of Ethel Goldsmith Bradford and the late Robert Bradford, Sr.
After attending the public schools of Greenville, S.C., Robert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at South Carolina State College where he played in the College Jazz Band. During his college career, Robert joined the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
During World War II, he served with the 291st Army Ground Forces Band of the United States Army. After the war, he was employed as an instructor of Veterans by the School District of Greenville County. He retired from the United States Postal Service as Supervisor of Letter Carriers.
Robert was an active member of Israel Metropolitan C.M.E. Church where he sang in the Senior Choir, was a member of the Steward Board and served as church photographer. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Senior Action Center.
He was also a member of Club Esquire. Robert was a quiet and unassuming person in manner. He cherished his family, his friends, his church, his colleagues and the many people whose lives he touched. An expert in photog raphy, he touched many lives through this media. He had a great heart and an indomitable spirit. He also leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife, Henrietta Young Bradford; one son, Robert Bradford III; one daughterin-law, Karen S. Bradford; a sister-in-law, Francis Y. Cunningham; three nieces, one nephew; several cousins; and many friends.
God grant me the Serenity To accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can;

jMnrtnrary
Steward Board of Israel Metropolitan C.M.E. Church Club Esquire

Kenneth Baxter

Raymond Burton

Charlton Croft

.

Ernest Irby Victor Latimore - Douglas Thomas

Should You Go First

Should you go first and I remain To walk the road alone
Ill live in memorys garden, dear With happy days weve known.
In Spring Ill watch for roses red When fades the lilac blue,
In early fall when brown leaves call Ill catch a glimpse of you.

S,hould you go first and I remain For battles to be fought,
Each thing youve touch along the way Will be a hallowed spot
Ill hear your voice, Ill see your smile, Though blindly I may grope,
The memory of your helping hand Will buoy me on with hope.

Should you go first and I remain To finish with the scroll,
No lengthning shadow shall creep in To make this life seem droll.
Weve known so much of happiness, Weve had our cup of joy
And memory is one gift of God
That death cannot destroy.

Should you go first and I remain,

One thing Id have you do;

Walk slowly down the long, lone path

For soon Ill follow you.

Ill want jo-4 10 w each step you take

jy

>Y walk the same.

For soil... s ljovv-the lonely road,

Youll \ ;no call your name,