Donovan "Don" Earl Bradford |1937-2022|

Donovan "Don" Earl Bradford, 85, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at Hilltop Manor in Cunningham. He was born on January 21, 1937 in Jetmore to Israel White and Edith (Blecka) Bradford. Donovan married Evelyn Marie (Law) Bradford on February 8, 1953 in Jetmore. They were married for 69 years.

Don attended Jetmore High School. He attended one year of college at Dodge City Community College. He was a business owner including Motel, Restaurant and Movie Theater in Kinsley. He was also a custom harvester and maintenance provider at Skyline School. He was a member of Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed playing the steel guitar and bass guitar in his band, playing harmonica at the nursing homes, collecting antiques and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children, Donis Harper of Mulberry, Kent (Susan) Bradford of Ormond Beach, Florida, Doran Bradford (Chantel) of Independence and Jolyn Bradford of Sawyer; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

Don is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Melodie Dawn Self; brother, Arlyn Bradford; and sisters, Betty Faulkner and Dickie Jackman.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt with Pastor Terry Stafford presiding. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m., at Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.