Paul Edward Bradford, 62, Silver Lake, died at 4:24 a.m. April 14, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 10, 1952, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Minefee Bradford, who survives in Roann, and Wilma Jean Poe, who preceded him in death and a stepmother, Betty Bradford, who survives in Roann. He graduated from Manchester High School, North Manchester in 1970. He was co-owner with his brothers and family of Captain Nimo’s in Somerset, for several years and was owner of B & M Auto, North Manchester since 1985. He picked up and delivered produce for Pappy’s Market. He also enjoyed working with his hands building and remodeling homes and woodworking. He enjoyed restoring old Corvettes, Mustangs, GTOs and riding Harley Davidson and Triumph motorcycles. He was an avid fisherman and loved to travel. His passion in life was sharing his faith by helping, counseling and ministering to others. Anything and everything he did was for the Lord. He was a follower of Jesus Christ all his life. Surviving are one son, Blake E. (and spouse Hailey) Bradford, Winona Lake; one daughter, Jodi (and spouse Nick) Rittman, Columbus, Ind.; three brothers, Daryl (and spouse Nancy) Bradford, North Manchester, Roger (and spouse Molly) Bradford, and Tim (and spouse Evelyn) Bradford, all of Silver Lake; two sisters, Diana Bradford, Fort Wayne, and Tina Bradford, Warsaw; and two grandchildren, Parker and Sloane Rittman, Columbus, Ind.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Alexis Bradford. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114 W., North Manchester, with Pastors J. P. Freeman and Terry Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Calling will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, IN 469962 Condolences via mckeemortuary.com
