Roy Franklin Bradford of De Soto died Tuesday at the age of 78. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the retired owner of Bradford Heating and Cooling in Overland.

He is survived by his son Paul Bradford of De Soto, daughter Deborah Shields of Wentzville, brothers John Bradford of Texas, Charlie Bradford of Florida, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral service for Roy Bradford will be Monday morning at 10:30 at the Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2 until 6 at the funeral home.

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