Anthony Dwayne Bradford

December 2, 1988 - December 20, 2020

A Time to be Born… Anthony Dwayne Bradford was born December 2, 1988 in Orlando, Florida to Hezekiah Bradford, Jr. and Veronica I. Bradford. A Time to be Educated… Anthony graduated from Apopka High School in 2006. A Time to Serve… Anthony was a member of St. Luke Full Gospel Baptist Church, where he served as a child prodigy gifted drummer and an anointed praise (Mime) dancer. His love for what he did was always shown in how he performed. A Time to Rest… The Lord God Almighty in His infinite wisdom called Anthony home to rest on Sunday, December 20, 2020. We know to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. Summary of His Life and Legacy Anthony will be remembered for his humor. He always knew how to make people laugh. He smiled often and could relate to those around him by finding common ground and a way to relate. He will be missed and remembered as a loving and respectful son to his parents, a father who provided, and one who protected and preserved a long legacy of love and Godly values. He was affectionate and made it a point to give hugs and a dap. Through his commitment to drumming, God anointed his gift and used him to minister breakthroughs in the lives of many. In addition to drumming and church, “Smoov” made music along with his brother “Yella”. Anthony was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents: Hezekiah Bradford, Sr. and Idonia Ingram; and Maternal Grandparents: Indus Felton and Christine Fair. Left to cherish his memory are his loving Parents; Hezekiah Bradford, Jr. and Veronica Bradford, both of Apopka, FL; Daughter, Champion Bradford of Apopka, FL; Siblings: Sheronda Wright (fiance’ Paul) of Apopka, FL, Craig Siclair (Lisa) of Jacksonville, FL, Hezekiah Bradford, III of Apopka, FL, Reginald Bradford (special friend, Tanisia) of Tampa, FL, Jamaile Bradford of Apopka, FL, Edris Hayes of Orlando, FL, Erica Bradford (special friend, Benjamin) of Apopka, FL and Christopher Bradford of Apopka, FL; Special Friend, Latesha Richardson; Close Friend, Rasheena Schrouder; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other loving relatives, Church Family and Friends.