Gary Lee Bradford,
Merrill, Michigan

Loving father, son, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2022, at at the age of 54 years.
Gary was born on August 28, 1968, in Saginaw to Barbara (Schultheiss) and the late William Bradford. He was a graduate of Chesaning High School, class of 1986. Gary owned his own trucking company and worked with Evergreen Grease Service based out of Adrian. He was a dedicated worker, always going above and beyond what was expected of him. An avid outdoorsman, Gary enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing and boating. He will be missed for his loud, outspoken personality and for being a happy-go-lucky guy who liked to have fun.

Gary is survived by a son William "Billy" Bradford, a step-daughter Casie (Brandon) Yott, his mother Barbara Bradford, a sister Donna (Carl) Thiel, and a special friend Teri Church.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Jeffrey Bradford and Roger Bradford.

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at W. L. Case & Company 125 East Saginaw Street, Merrill, Michigan. Burial will follow in Brant Township Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the funeral chapel, as well as from 10:00 am on Thursday until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may want to consider the wishes of the family c/o Bill Bradford.