Eschol G. Radford Jr.

Bartow -Eschol G. Radford Jr. , age 82, passed away on January 22, 2026, with his family at his bedside. He was born on July 18, 1943, in Bartow, FL. He was a Lineman for the City of Bartow. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching the Miami Dolphins and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Radford, brother Tommy Radford, and his parents Eschol & Doris Radford. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Radford , children Joy Radford- Cole (Christopher), Scott Radford (Amanda) & Mike Houser (Tammy), step children Stacie Smith, Kristie Russell (Robby) & Megan Stinson (James),grandchildren Aaron Cole, Raylan Radford, Declan Radford, Ansleigh Hamric, Maci Hamric, Addisan Stinson , Baileigh Stinson, Austin Russell, Daniel Michael, Matthew Michael, Addison Houser & Dalton Russell, many great grandchildren, sisters Pamella Radford & Jacqueline Doughty and many nieces & nephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Gandy Cemetery. Interment will be held at Gandy Cemetery, Connersville. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com