GOLDEN GAY RADFORD, 80, of Millstadt, Illinois, formerly of Cahokia, Illinois, born September 29, 1936 in Reynolds, Missouri, died Monday, April 3, 2017, in Millstadt, Illinois.

Mr. Radford was the owner/operator of R and R Auto Repair in St. Louis, MO.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Neumann; two grandchildren, Timmy Rambo, Jr. and Kelly Reeves; his parents, Clarence and Ella, nee Price, Radford; five brothers, Thurman LeeJoy, Gene, Tyman, and Howard Radford; four sisters, Geraldine Meeks, Beulah Pemberton, Telsie Hughes, and Thelma Secrease.

Surviving are his soul mate, Bernetta Radford, nee Weil, of Cahokia, IL; his children, Brian (Gail) Radford of Waterloo, IL, Gregory (Bobbie) Radford of Dupo, IL, Sheila (Mike, Jr.) Crockett of Millstadt, IL., Bruce (Christine) Radford of Belleville, IL., Jeffery (Andrea) Radford, Sr. of Cahokia, IL., Keith Radford, Sr. of Waterloo, IL., Karen (Jon) Stengel of Greenville, IL., Donita Cave of Granite City, IL., Shelly Cave of Missouri and Rebecca Childerson of Pontoon Beach, IL.; one brother, Vernon (Betty) Radford of Edwardsville, IL.; one sister, Wonetta (Don) Lyerla of Cuba, MO.; many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois-Orange Team South.

Condolences may be expressed online at braunfh.com.

Friends may visit from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017, at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Haynes officiating. Burial in Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Illinois.