Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Ray Edwin Radford


07/23/1933 - 11/24/2021


Ray Edwin Radford, age 88 of Andrews, NC passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Kellis and Veanah Robinson Radford. Ray retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. He enjoyed golf, reading, working in his yard and garden. Ray was a member of Valleytown Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Ruth Hyde.

He is survived by his wife, Regina Raxter Radford; one son, Eddie Radford and wife, Tammy of Cleveland, TN; one grandson, Justin Radford; and two great granddaughters, Maddie and Lyleigh Radford.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Rev. Eric Byrd and Rev. Chris Rumfelt will officiate. Burial will be in the Valley River Baptist Church cemetery with military graveside rites being conducted by the Robins Air Force Base Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Justin Radford, Chase Patterson, Caleb English, Tony Hyde, Bobby Owenby and Jordan Raxter.

The family will receive friends from 1 pm to 2 pm, Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.

Masks are optional for visitation and funeral.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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