Bradford, Alan J., age 47, of Farragut, passed away peacefully at his residence with his family surrounding him on Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was employed by ExpressJet Airlines for 10 years prior to his illness. Preceded in death by parents, James "Edwin" and Kathleen Bradford and Aunt, Helen Eschbach. He is survived by his loving children, Kimberly, Austin, and Joseph Bradford, wife of 18 years, Lisa Bradford; sister, Susan (Rob) Talent; uncle, Douglas W. Fisher; Mother and Father-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Burgess; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Mike (Janice) burgess, many loved, aunts, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Blvd., Knoxville, Tennessee, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM with funeral service to immediately follow at 8:00 PM, Eric Thomas officiating. A graveside service will be conducted in the Highland West Cemetery on Wednesday, March 20, at 10:00 AM.
March 19, 2013