Gordon 'Cotton' Harold Bradfield Sr.

Gordon Cotton Harold Bradfield Sr., 68, of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at his home. Gordon was born on November 9, 1941 in Danville, the son of Benjamin E. and Nora (Crowder) Bradfield. He married Nancy Lea Hathaway on December 27, 1958 in Danville. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2007. He is survived by two sons- Gordon Rocky (Dalane) Bradfield Jr. of Bismarck and Todd (Cheryl) Bradfield of Danville; one daughter- Ephie (Ken) Quick of Tilton; one daughter-in-law- Tina Bradfield; one half-brother- Al (Cindy) Mitchell; seven grandchildren- David Crain, Samantha (Eric) Fridmanski, Benjamin (Bethany) Bradfield, Alexander Bradfield, Tyler Bradfield, Briar Bradfield and Jade (Susan) Watson; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son- Timothy Bradfield and a half-brother- Floyd Sanders. Gordon served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1968, serving in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967, where he was awarded the bronze star. He worked for almost 25 years for Teamsters Local #26 and 710. He was past president and a lifetime member of the Illini Bass Club. He enjoyed going to the casino boat, fishing, smoking and complaining. A Celebration of life visitation for Gordon Cotton Harold Bradfield Sr. will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home. Following the visitation he will be cremated. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.