Raymond Harry Radford

Raymond Harry Radford of Anchorage, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Baptist East Hospital. Ray was born on December 16th, 1947 in Vicksburg, MS to Mary (Fletcher) Radford and John Raymond Radford. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Maj. John Radford USAF (ret). Ray graduated from Austin Peay University before being drafted to the US Army to serve in the Vietnam conflict, where he was stationed in Bangkok, Thailand. Ray retired from Doe Anderson Advertising as VP of Channel Marketing after travelling globally in support of Maker's Mark Bourbon, helping to create one of the world's most iconic brands.

Ray met and married the love of his life Connie (Hostettler) Radford and was the loving father to three daughters, Emily Reid (Britt), Mary Hannah Radford, and Polly Radford. He was a loving grandfather to Olivia Rae (21), Britton (15) and Lucien (13). He is survived by two brothers, Jeffrey Radford and Dr. Michael Radford; and a host of relatives and friends.

Ray touched many lives as a loving brother, husband and father, also as a mentor and good friend.

A wake will be held at Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern, 10609 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY 40223, on Friday, December 10th from 3 - 6 pm.

Memorials may be made with a donation to the Nativity School, 529 E Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202 or the Backside Learning Center, 3131 S 2nd St #389, Louisville, KY 40208.

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