Forrest Lee Bradham

Forrest Lee Bradham, 92, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2023, in Timpson, Texas. He was born on May 6, 1931, in Timpson (Caledonia), Texas, to the late Milton Frank and Lera (Clark) Bradham. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Caledonia Cemetery in Timpson, Texas.

Forrest Lee Bradham born May 6 , 1931 in Caledonia, Texas to Milton and Lera Bradham . Forrest was raised on the farm with his only brother Vernon . He graduated high school in Mt Enterprise and then went into the Army spending his enlistment in Washington state . Upon his honorable discharge from the Army he returned home to Caledonia where he ultimately met and married a local girl. The married couple moved to Longview where  Forrest went to  work in the oilfield , becoming highly respected for his ability to get things accomplished . He also became a father of  two sons , raising them by his example of hard work and respect for everyone.  After over twenty five years in Longview , Forrest left to come back home to Caledonia full time where he watched after his mother and father and raised cattle . His strong work ethic , wit and humor were always present as was his love of the land that he grew up on.

Forrest will forever be missed by his two surviving sons Steve and Mitch . He is also survived by three grandsons , three great grandsons and one beautiful great granddaughter .