JOHNNY JAMES RADFORD
Aug. 7, 1953-Feb. 25, 2017
Johnny James Radford, 63, Pikeville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at Vidant-Edgecombe Medical Center in Tarboro.
Johnny was born in Johnston County Aug. 7, 1953, to the late James Burden Radford and Alice Minshew Radford.
His first and favorite occupation was a truck driver, and many of his happiest times were spent behind the wheel of his prized red truck.
Johnny was a hard-working man. He was the kind of man who was loyal to his children and grandchildren, who took great pride in caring and providing for them. Those of us who knew Johnny weep at our loss, laugh with our remembrances and reflect deeply on how much he meant to us. Johnny made the world a healthier and happier place.
A service celebrating Johnny's life will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the chapel, with Vernon Capps officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at Seymour Funeral Home and other times at the home of his son, 4850 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro.
Interment will be Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at 11 a.m. in Gurley Family Cemetery in Pikeville.
Johnny is survived by his son, Johnny James "John" Radford Jr. and Natalie Narron; daughter, Jamie O'Callaghan and husband, Benjamin; and his grandchildren and the apples of his eye, Noah, Gage, Jace, Haven, Tylan and Layton.
He is also survived by his brothers, Billy R. Radford Sr. and wife, Janel, and Jerry Lee Radford Sr. and wife, Judy; sister, Brenda R. Best and husband; and his in-laws, whom he loved very much, John William and Peggy Gurley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jaylee Grace O'Callaghan; sisters, Faye R. Byrd and Minnie R. Dampier; and brother, James Anderson Radford.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on February 28, 2017 9:59 AM