Willie E. Bradford

Willie Earl Bradford, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed on peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the age of 68 at Meritt Health Wesley Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Born on June 12, 1956, in Wiggins, Mississippi, Willie's vibrant spirit and jack-of-all-trades persona touched many throughout his life. A proud graduate of Locker High School in Wiggins, Mississippi, Willie was a man of many skills. He worked as an auto mechanic, carpenter, and utility lineman, but was best known in the community as the ever-helpful handyman, a man who never hesitated to lend a hand to those in need. Willie's mellow and easy-going disposition was well known. The simple pleasures in life brought him joy - especially the times spent relaxing in his car or unwinding at the park. An avid fisherman, he found great solace by the water. Music was Willie's passion; he relished strumming his electric guitar and performing with "Change of Pace," the local band he founded with loved ones. His beloved dog Spot was a constant companion, sharing in his master's love for a day well spent. In the words of Willie, "Love ya sis." Willie Earl Bradford will forever be remembered as a man of kindness, generosity, and music. His gentle soul and the melodies he made will resonate in the hearts of his family and friends for eternity. Willie is preceded by his parents Emanuel and Viola Bradford; and his brother Joe "stemwinder" Bradford. Willie is survived by his daughter Charmaine Hartfield; his siblings Emanuel Bradford JR, Eula(Denard) Rose, Kathy(Robert) Ramsey, Vernell Milton, Thelma(Gerry) Wallace, Berta King, Robert Bradford, Yvonne Bradford, Sonya(Ricky) Maxwell, Tonya(Antonio) Woodard; 5 grandkids; and a host of nieces and nephews. Trinity Funeral Services is honored to serve the Bradford family in their time of need and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers through the days ahead.