June 17, 1966, Dennis Andruce Bradford brought joy to his parents Eddie Lee and Wyoma York-Bradford, in Huntsville, Texas.

Dennis received his formal education from Huntsville I.S.D. He graduated from the Huntsville High School class of 1985.

Dennis had a strong belief in the Lord. It was at an early age that he committed to Him. His belief showed as a member of Central Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Sylvester Butcher where he  served as an Usher.

Dennis also enjoyed being active in the community, he loved the outdoors and had a love for sports. Most of all he loved his family and he was very passionate about keeping family and friends together.

Dennis leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 24 years: Sandra Bradford; children: Tyron Smith; of Huntsville, Texas, Lekedra Smith; of Dallas, Texas and Denzel Bradford; of Plainview, Texas; god-daughters: Kiara "Ki Ki" Buchannan, Aniya Harrison and Da'Nearrya Ross; grandchildren: Amyah Smith and Zachary Smith; of Huntsville, Texas, and Alexis Freeman; of Dallas, Texas; siblings: Allen York, Beverly Scott (Willie), Calvin Bradford (Tommie) and Tammie Ross (Brandon); all of Huntsville, Texas,  mother-in-law: Gloria Butcher; of Huntsville, Texas; brothers-in-law: Robert Butcher and Roy Butcher; both of Huntsville, Texas, and a host of many relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.