Joseph Ren "Joe" Bradford

Joseph Ren “Joe” Bradford, 63, of Saucier, MS passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Gulfport. Joe was born on January 2, 1958 in Washington D.C. to J.C. and Wyvonne Bradford and was the oldest of four sons. He worked at Northrop Grumman as a welder and fiberglassed parts of Navy ships for many years. He then went on to become an inspector for Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula. Joe loved loading his boat up and going fishing. He also loved riding his red Harley Davidson motorcycle and eating some good ole crawfish. But most importantly, he loved his sons. He taught them many things over the years and was always there for them no matter what. Joe enjoyed playing with his grandson and spoiling him rotten. He was a hard-working man. Joe will be missed by his family and friends and will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Wyvonne Bradford; many other family members; and his chihuahua, Pee Wee. Joe’s survivors include his sons, William J. Coats and Franklin J. Bradford; his grandson, Franklin J. Bradford, Jr.; his brothers, John (Kathy) Bradford, Steve (Toni) Bradford and Scott (Beth) Bradford; as well as many other family members. A Memorial Service will be held at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on O’Neal Road in Gulfport on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Friends may visit from 1:00 pm until service time. A family gathering will be held at Steve Bradford’s home. Please contact Steve Bradford for more information at 251-753-5440. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bradford family.