Raymond Bradford, 66, of East Palo Alto, California, transitioned on Monday, July 3oth, 2019.

Raymond was born to L.C. Bradford, and Clarice Tyler- (Bradford), October 31, 1952 at Saint Mary's Hospital in San Francisco, California.

Raymond graduated from Ravenswood High School , East Palo Alto, California in 1971.

After graduation , Raymond married his High School sweetheart, Brenda Clark and of that union they had two beautiful sons.

Raymond  began working  as a Line Technician for several years  at both  Varian Medical Systems and later  Locheed Systems both in  Palo Alto, CA .

Years later he moved to Santa Cruz County, California where he retired .

Ray always loved music, collecting hats for his extensive wardrobe,  dressing up for the occasion and always enjoyed  grilling and cooking. 

He was preceded in death by his loving Mother , Clarice Tyler-Shepherd, his Father, L.C. Bradford, Brother Wester Ceasar Bradford, and Sister Brenda Rozelle Bradford-Powell.

He is survived by his two children: Raymond Anthony Bradford and Eric Wayne Bradford.

Also survived by his siblings, Bonnie Marie Bradford-Harbin, Clifford Maurice Bradford, Beverly Bradford-Anderson and Ilena Shepherd-Richard. 

A host of loving Aunts, Uncles, Neices, Nephews and Cousins. 

Raymond was loved by his many childhood friends and classmates , who continued to inquire about and stay in touch with him during is illness.

He will be truly missed by many.