Charles Edward Bradford Jr.

Charles E. Bradford Jr. was born on October 17, 2002, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles E. Bradford Sr. and Erica M. Miles.

He was educated at Northeast High School and worked at Wingstop. Charles accomplished becoming a mentor with guidance for family and friends, and was a big brother to many young men suffering with depression while also fighting his own battles. He was a great, true, loving, and loyal friend who always had your back.

Charles also accomplished purchasing his very first car and apartment, keeping a job while working on a clothing line, and helping raise his niece and nephew. He never married.

Charles enjoyed celebrating life with family and friends. He also loved to watch sports, cook, and eat.

Charles E. Bradford Jr. departed this life on May 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Bradford Sr., and cousin Zavion A. Miles.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Erica M. Miles; stepfather, Le’Erik Merrick; siblings, DeAricka A. Miles, Jada Stewart, and Deion Stewart-Parks; grandparents, Donald E. Miles Sr., Arabella Miles, Lenda Butler, and Thomas and Brenda Bradshaw; uncles, Donald E. Miles Jr., Antonio Miles Sr., Eric Miles Sr., Michael Bradford Sr., and Melvin Bradford; aunties, Sherri Webb, Bobbi Bradford, Latoya Miles, Yuelonda Miller, and Michelle Ross; nephew, Jahkari Stewart; nieces, Georgia Miles and Chy’vae Stewart-Parks; cousins, Qayveon, Mikilos, Kory, Tez, Lil Tony, and many other cousins, along with other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 09, 2025, at christian Tabernacle Church, 7405 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. The visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, The service will follow at 11:00 AM. Mr. Bradford will be Interned at Brooking Cemetery, 10004 E 53rd St, Kansas City, MO 64133.