Thomas E. Radford
RADFORD Thomas E. Radford, age 91, of Carroll, Ohio died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Crestview Manor in Lancaster, Ohio.
Born January 16, 1921 in Meigs County, Ohio to the late Waid Cross and Naomi Jane (Donaldson) Radford.
He was a graduate of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII.
He was a retired science teacher with Bloom Carroll Schools, and was a member of Lithopolis United Methodist Church.
Survived by his wife, Ione "Toni" Radford; children, Waid C. (Rita) Radford, Pickerington, Ohio, Ruth Ann (Gary) Lockwood, Lancaster, OH; grand-daughters, Jennifer (Kurt) Lape, Jackie (Dustin) Geil, Julie Lockwood, Sarah (Tony) Groh, Megan Radford and Kaitlin Radford; great-grandchildren, Alexa and Delaynie Lape, and Finley Geil; brothers, Paul E. Radford and James W. Radford; nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by brother, Charles R. Radford.
A memorial service will be held 1 pm Saturday at Lithopolis United Methodist Church with Pastor Russ Tichenor officiating.
Private interment will take place at Rock Springs Cemetery near Pomeroy, Ohio.
Friends who wish may contribute to Lithopolis United Methodist Church or Hospice of Central Ohio in Tom's memory. Online condolences at
www.spencefuneralhome.com