Paul E. Bradford

Anderson - Paul E. Bradford, 87, Anderson, passed away suddenly January 19, 2012 at St. Johns Health System, Anderson Indiana He was born July 5, 1924 in Marion County, Indiana, and resided in Anderson most of his life. He was a graduate of Avon High School, received his Bachelor's degree from Central Normal College and his Master's from Butler University. Mr. Bradford retired from Anderson Community School System where he was a coach and Athletic Director at Madison Heights High School for 34 years. He was the first varsity basketball coach, and his son, David, was the last varsity basketball coach at Madison Heights. Mr. Bradford was also the head baseball coach for 27 years. Prior to Madison Heights, he taught and coached at Summitville, Plainfield, Eden, and Hancock Central. He spent 45 years in education. He was a member of Summitville Masonic Lodge #691 F. & A.M., and a former member of IIAAA. Mr. Bradford was awarded Indiana Athletic Director of the Year in 1978-1979, Avon Alumnus of the Year in 1999, and was inducted into the Avon High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was honored by the Anderson Rotary Club, Olympic Conference, Indiana Sportscasters and Sportswriters Associaiton, and the Madison County Shrine Club for his dedicated years of service to youth as a coach and athletic director. He enjoyed attending many sporting events, enjoyed traveling, and cherished his grandchildren. Paul is survived by his wife whom he married June 26, 1953, Harriett Esther Pell Bradford; children, Debra Marcum Joe of Noblesville; Doug Bradford Mary of Westminster, Colorado and David Bradford Angel of Pendleton; and grandchildren, Leigh and Lynn Marcum, Lindsey and Amanda Bradford and Jacoby Bradford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Naomi Barker Bradford. Visitation will be from 2-8:00 PM on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson. Services will be Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 11:30 AM, at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. www.LooseCares.com

Paul E. Bradford

July 5, 1924 - January 19, 2012