Service Details
Funeral: Thursday, November 17, 2016 11:00am
Visitation: November 17, 2016 10:00 – 11:00am
Location: Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State St, Racine, WI
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Donald L. Bedford made his transition from this life to eternal life on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at the age of 73. He was born to the union of John Wesley and Minnie Mae Bedford on September 7, 1943, in Maben, Mississippi.
Donald retired from J.I. Case in 1998 after 34 years of service. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, one daughter, Dedre (Tshombe) Harris of Yokosuka, Japan, one grandchild, Nina Kai Harris; four brothers, Tommie Bedford of Milwaukee, Joe (Verline) Bedford, John (Mary) Bedford of Racine, and Robert Bedford of Radford, VA; three sisters, Minnie Varnado of Fayetteville, NC, Mary Jeffries and Maybelle (James) Easley of Racine; one sister-in-law, Shirley Bedford of Racine, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Wesley and Odell Bedford; sisters, Lorene Cobb, Martha Louise Bedford and Pearlie Mae Bedford.
The celebration of Donald’s life will be held on Thursday, 17 November 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Eagle Baptist, 929 State Street, Racine, WI 53404 with Pastor Keith T. Evans officiating. Visitation will be 10-11am before the service.
Bonnie Oliver says
Condolences to the Bedford Family from the Gardner Family.
Karen claybrook says
My deepest condolences to the Bedford family.
Cherry&Linda Campbell says
To the Bedford family our prayers&deepest condolence. As you face the days ahead
May our God keep and comfort you all.
Christine Golden says
The family of Christine Golden would like to let the family of Mr. Donald Bedford know that we are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. And you have our Deepest Sympathy and were Praying for you all.
Betty Brown says
You will be missed by many. Praying for this family in time of their loss. May You have peace and Joy from great memories. I am asking God to cover you and to strengthen you at this time.
The Moore Family says
Condolenced to the Bedford family.
Nana (Nina) Moore-Grant says
To the entire Bedford family,
We the Smith, Agnew, Leatherwood, and Moore family would like to extend our most sincere heart felt sympathy as you grieve the loss of your love one.
Donald meant the world to our family and our hearts are heavy as well.
May God continue to comfort each and every one of you during your time of bereavement .
sincerely,
Nana (Nina) Moore-Grant
Mrs Linda (Hinton ) Ivy & Mr. Donnie Ivy says
From Mr & Mrs Donnie (Bird) Ivy.We would like to extend or deepest condolences to your entire family, may God comforts and heal your aching hearts.May you continue to cherish all your fond memories.
Your son Bob says
Rest in heaven you will never be forgotten