Mr. George O. Radford, Jr., Loving Father and Brother went to be with our Lord Monday, December 26, 2011 at his home in Tallahassee from respiratory failure. Born May 19, 1943 in Lutz, Mr. Radford was a longtime Bartow resident. He worked as an engineer for the Florida Department of Transportation for many years. He is survived by his wife Martha Cornwell of Tallahassee, three children; George O. "Tray" Radford, III, Kirby D. Radford, Carla M. Radford all of Lakeland, two step children of Tallahassee, three sisters; Peggy R. Trapp of Orlando, Lenore Mooneyham of Bartow, Shirley Skipper of Fort Meade, and his grandchildren, Christopher Dru, Joshua Radford and Jonah Radford and 7 step grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street in Bartow where the family will receive friends Tuesday, January 3rd from 9:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. Funeral services will follow at 10:30a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow.