Harry Michael Bradford Sr., 75, passed away on November 1st, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 8th, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Dempsey and Ruby Bradford. As a youth he had the honor to be in the City of Cincinnati youth orchestra where he played saxophone. He also competed in city table tennis tournaments. He taught himself to play guitar and Bass and enjoyed those very much. He loved to sing, draw and write music with his wife. He loved the study of the Bible, his church and God.
Harry Michael Bradford Sr. married Gloria Kay Bradford in 1966 in Cincinati, Ohio. Mike worked as a Master Plumber in Ohio and Kentucky for over fifty years where he successfully ran his own plumbing company for many years. Mike was a proud member of the Owensville Church of God (where he served as youth minister in his younger years).
He is survived by his children, Harry Michael (Amy) Bradford Jr. , David (Theresa) Bradford ; his siblings, Harvey Bradford and Mary Ihle; and many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Kay Bradford; his brother, Harley Bradford; and his sisters, Ona Mullis, Brenda Johnson, Sharon Highlander, and Lutricia Bradford.
Mike’s greatest passion was his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Here is the Family Legacy he leaves behind.
Grandchildren:
- Elizabeth Lovett (Husband Jonathon)
- Aundria Bradford-Lambright (Husband Jevon)
- Logan Bradford (Wife Leanna)
- Isabelle Bradford
- Landon Mentzel
- Zakk Smed
- Taylor Smed
- Hannah Smed
- Nolan Bradford
Great-Grandchildren:
- Tristram Latchford
- Caspian Latchford
- Callum Lovett
- Lyra Lovett
- Lilian Bradford
- Vivian Bradford
- Scarlett Gregory
- Sophia Gregory
- Lilly Gregory
Services will be held at 12pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Owensville Church of God, 4703 Elmwood Road Batavia, Ohio 45103.

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