Robert (Bobby/Bob) C. Radford, Jr., 89, of Adrian, GA died at his home on Friday, November 14th, after a brief battle with cancer.

Bobby was born in Sparta, GA, to the late Robert C. Radford and Laura Janette (Yeomans) on September 7, 1936. The family relocated to Adrian in 1943. Bobby attended Adrian schools, graduating with the class of 1954. He then went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech in 1961. In his time at Georgia Tech, he formed a band of fraternity brothers in Pi Kappa Alpha who became lifelong friends. Bob enjoyed a 30-year career  working for Ryder/P.I.E., a nationwide carrier based in Oakland, California, and Jacksonville, Florida. Making company history, Bob was promoted to V.P. of Line Transportation at the age of 35. He retired from CTI/Ceva Logistics in December of 1999.

In his retirement, he found great joy in taking on personal building projects, including building his own home from the ground up on cherished family land. Bob was an avid reader, history buff, classical music aficionado, and always knew all the Jeopardy! answers. He would often be seen around town with his treasured Weimaraners, Homer and Jake, or tending to his yard and many plants. Though highly independent in nature, he enjoyed a good barbeque with good friends, good beer, and lots of ribs.

He is preceded in death by brother Ronald (Adrian), first wife Rita Callan Radford and their three children, Warner Clayton, Laura C., and Alexander C.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years Patricia (Pati) Cathey Radford, stepchildren Jessica and Kenneth, brother Charles (Adrian),  grandchildren Joseph and Elizabeth Radford, several beloved nephews and nieces, and special friends-who-became-family Thomas Sconyers (Adrian), Mike Kennedy (Statesboro), and the family of the late Capers Rice (Vidalia).

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Earl Varner 4H Clubhouse 220 S. Circle Dr. Swainsboro, GA 30401.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Emanuel County Historical Preservation Society PO Box 353 Swainsboro, GA 30401.