James, age 87, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, June 20, 2022. He was a resident of Hammond, LA. James proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was an extremely hard worker who even after retiring was called back into the workforce because of his drive and dedication. James was a true Christian man who believed it was his calling to spread the Word. He had a remarkable green thumb and could grow anything anywhere. James adored his grandchildren and took great pride in being a Papaw. He left his family with a lifetime of memories and will be forever missed. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty Bradford; daughter, Cindy Ann Russell (Larry); sons, James Walter Bradford Jr. , Robert Brian Bradford (Christine); sisters, Maxine Hodges, Ruby Jean Hair, Grace Hudnall; brother, Herbert Ray Bradford; grandchildren, Patricia Whittington (Ryan), Rachel Marie Sims (George; and great-grandchildren, Sarah Ann Wilson, Anna Marie Sims, and James Maxwell Sims. James is preceded in death by. . .