Carl E. Radford

September 10, 1943 - March 13, 2014

Carl Edward Radford, 70, of Princeton passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 in a Princeton hospital following a short illness. Born September 10, 1943 in Welch, he was the son of the late Byrd James and Marguerite Ellen Hicks Radford. Carl loved talking and being with people. He enjoyed his videos and music. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Sue Radford and Nancy Lee Billings; and one brother, David Ray Radford. Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Helen Ruth McKinney and her husband, Ronnie of Princeton; brother, Eugene Radford and his wife, Mary of Crab Orchard; a niece Lisa Duffy and her husband, Joseph of Princeton who he made his home with; a nephew Howard Riley McKinney of Tennessee; brother-in-law, T.D. Billinngs and family; and other nieces and nephews. Committal services and burial will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 17, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum B, Beckley with Pastor Duane Pease officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon Monday at the funeral home. Those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12:00, Noon for a procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Dickens, Eric Billings, Bo Billings, Jerry Wayne Dickens, and other family members. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of Carl Edward is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.