Bradford Lee McDonald

Bradford Lee McDonald obituary, Madisonville, TN

Bradford Lee McDonald

Bradford McDonald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Inc. - Madisonville on Jul. 6, 2025.

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Bradford Lee McDonald, age 68, of Vonore, went to his Heavenly home, Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was known for all of his years of owning Brad's Lawn Care, which will continue through his family. He was also known for his year fishing with Bass Masters and his love of Harley motorcycles. He was a devoted Dad and Paw and a friend to all.
Survivors, daughter, Micki (Kevin) Bivens, Son, Jeremiah (Kim) McDonald, Grandchildren, Jacob (Bethany) Bivens, Daniel Bivens, Lillyan Bivens, Lyla Bivens, Brittney (Mathew) McDonald Haber, Mark Sanchez, Skyler Schouweiler, Bradley McDonald, Joshua McDonald, Bonus daughter, Crystal Lawson, Bonus grandchildren, Saige and Gage Lawson, Sisters, Sheila Leith, Lisa Carey, Terry Escobar, Brother, Chuck (Sandi) McDonald, Several nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by mother, Della Ellis Wellman, brother, Ted McDonald.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bradford, please visit our floral store.

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