Doyle Richard Bradford

Doyle Richard Bradford, 72, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Springerville. He was born April 29, 1947 in Springerville, the son of Doyle W. “Turk” Bradford and Neada Swapp Bradford.

Brad grew up in Luna, New Mexico and graduated from Reserve High School in Reserve, New Mexico in 1966. Upon graduation he helped his parents run the Luna Service Station. In 1994 he married Idonna Jepson. They were married for 22 years before her passing on February 14, 2016.

Brad found great joy in working with his hands building model cars and loved watching old western movies.

Brad is survived by his children, Thomas James (Shasta) Jordan, Joy (John) Buie, sister, Jeanne Reidhead, nieces, Bonnie Bell, Julie Peck, sisters-in-law, Brenda Corker, Enid Wiltbank and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Idonna Bradford, brother, Jimmy Bradford, brothers-in-law, Gary Wiltbank, Robbie Jepson, and niece, Lisa Reidhead.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (NM time) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Luna, New Mexico building, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow the funeral services at the Luna Cemetery.