Carl Dempsey (Demp) Bradford, Sr.

Carl Dempsey (Demp) Bradford, Sr., 59, of 329 Pine Road, Eden, passed away suddenly at his home on Easter Sunday morning, April 4, 2010. Funeral services will be held 4 pm Tuesday at Spray United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery. Demp was born March 12,1951 in Leaksville ( now Eden) at the Leaksville Hospital. He was a graduate of Class of 69', Morehead High School and attended UNC and was an avid Carolina fan. He worked for Fieldcrest Mills and was a former Vice President of Triad Team Printing of Greensboro and currently employed by Rockingham County Schools at Draper Elementary School. Demp was a member of First Brethren Church and attended Spray United Methodist Church. Surviving Demp is his wife; Laura Meeks Bradford of the home, sons; Demp Bradford and Ron Bradford of Greensboro, parents; Carl Donnie and Lucy Cruise Bradford of Eden, sister; Donna B. Compton, special aunt; Vergie C. Shively of Eden and numerous uncles , nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Pete and Alpha Cruise , Nathan and Lena Bradford. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 6-8 pm at Fair Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to either Church of choice or to Draper Elementary School, 1719 E. Stadium Dr. Eden, NC. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com