Cecil Dempsey Radford

Cecil Dempsey Radford, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Clarksville TN on October 16, 2026.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 12:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Clarksville with Rev. Pat Van Dyke officiating. The Radford family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service at the church.

He will be laid to rest following the ceremony at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with Military Honors.

Cecil was born on December 2, 1935, in Kinston NC, to his late parents James Radford and Rosa Carter Radford. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he bravely served for 12 and a half years. He received many medals and military commendations during his time served.

While stationed at Ft Campbell Army base, Cecil met the love of his life; Anna Radford and they were married a wonderful 69 years.

He was a faithful Christian and member of First Baptist Church and long-time member of Clarksville Rotary Club. Cecil founded Radford’s office supply in 1967, which he owned and operated for 20 years, after which his son Jeff purchased Radford’s office supply and was a successful family-operated business for 50 years of continued service.

Cecil also owned and operated many residential apartments and commercial properties in Clarksville.

He loved family, fishing and cars. He was a private pilot and loved flying. He was also an avid collector.

Cecil leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, service, and dedication. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered as a wonderful husband, father, friend, veteran, businessman, and Christian. His life was a testament to the values he held dear, and his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him.

In addition to his parents, Cecil is preceded in death by his brother; Junor Radford as well as his two sisters; Lucille Hill and Olive.

His memory will continue to be cherished by his loving wife; Anna Radford, their two children; Jeff Radford and his wife Kim, and Deborah Elrod and her husband Lonnie. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jeremy Radford and wife Charlsie, Anna Mohr and husband Malcomb, and Sarah Hinton and husband Hunter.

Cecil is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Serving all pallbearers will be; Jeff Radford, Lonnie Elrod, Hunter Hinton, Jeremy Radford, Brody Radford and Dickie Rye.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be made to First Baptist Church, find us faithful.

Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at navefuneralhomes.com