Charles Henry Radford

Charles Henry Radford, age 84, of Crawfordville Florida passed away on Tuesday October 8, 2013 while receiving end of life comfort care at The Tallahassee Community Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee Florida. Charles was born to Everett and Erla Radford, one of four children, in Baltimore Maryland on October 16, 1928. Charles’ life was spent in the service of others; he served in the U.S. Army between 1945-1949 as a member of the military police in the Korean Peninsula and at the West Point Military Academy, he was a sworn law officer in both Anchorage Alaska and Denver County Colorado, and ultimately retired from the United States Postal Service in Lantana Florida after more than 30 years of dedicated service. Charles exemplified that same unwavering level of commitment in every aspect of his life as he explored a variety of passions including being a Life Member in the National Rifle Association, a member of the American Legion, an ardent supporter of various organizations that provide assistance to Disabled American Veterans, as well as a supporter of local organizations committed to the humane treatment and care of animals, but no commitment was more important to him than family. Charles was a devoted son and loving father and proud grandfather that saw no sacrifice as too great to ensure his family’s safety and happiness. Mr. Radford is survived by his son Steven M. Radford of Crawfordville Fl., granddaughter Sarah J. Radford of Tallahassee FL, his youngest brother, Ray Radford of Haverhill Massachusetts, many cherished nieces and nephews and his loving pets Brandi and Sam. A memorial service for Charles Radford will be held on Saturday November 9th, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the New Hope Christian Center located at 2725 Florida Georgia Hwy, Havana Florida, 32333. For more information contact Steve Radford at 850-491-8346. Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville, FL assisted the family with arrangements. (840-926-3333 or bevisfh.com) The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers that interested parties please make a donation in honor of Mr. Radford to the following local organizations that he supported during the last years of his life; Citizen’s for Humane Animal Treatment (CHAT) of Wakulla, 1 Oak Street Crawfordville Florida, 32327, www.chatofwakulla.org and/or Wakulla County Senior Citizens Center, 33 Michael Drive, Crawfordville, FL www.wakullaseniorcitizens.com.

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Charles Henry Radford

October 16, 1928 - October 8, 2013