Ted Bradford ,86, of Georgetown, IL passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. He was born as the third child of 10 children, the son of Theodore R. Bradford and Leona Lewsader Bradford who both preceded him in death. Ted is survived by four brothers, Robert Bradford,Glen Bradford, Arnold Bradford and Karl Bradford. He is also survived by two children, Tina (Brian) French and Teddy (Tina) Bradford; four step-children, Charles Jeffries, Mike Waller, Margaret Winton and Thomas Waller; 13 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ted was retired from the General Motors Foundry at Tilton, IL. He enjoyed many things including his daughter-in-law (Jerri Waller) coming to his house and making him Chocolate Chip pancakes, gardening, raising tame rabbits and chickens. Ted never met nor knew a stranger and helped anyone in need. Ted was a member of the Pleasant Mounds Church of Christ in Georgetown, IL and also attend the Paris, IL Church of Christ on a regular basis. Services in honor of his life will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Duke officiating. Burial will be in the Livingston Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Tuesday. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston Cemetery Association. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.