Jerome Terrell Bradford, Jr., was born on November 10, 1963, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Jerome Terrell Bradford, Sr., and Costelle Barnes. He was  preceded in death by his grandparents; Cleveland Barnes, Rosa King, Marshall and Alberta Bradford.

Jerome (AKA Penoke) attended the Pontiac School District, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, and fishing with his boy tommy, listening to music, dancing, shooting pool, basketball, drawing, daily walks, and reading his bible.  He was a true gentleman, he had a special love for people, he lived his life to the fullest, loving his family and friends, he never meet a stranger and was a man of his word, he had a giving spirit and always willing to share what ever he had (make no mistake, he would ask you for a couple of dollars),  (lol).

On Monday, October 9, 2023, Jerome peacefully made his transition, his spirit was released back into the arms of his heavenly father.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother; Costelle Barnes, siblings; Margaret Bradford, Shana Duncan, Michael Bradford, Dwayne Duncan, Lamont & Lamar Walker, Victor Page, nephews; DeAngelo Donaldson, Michael Ramson and Brain Puckett, Jr., great nieces and nephews;  Brain Puckett, III, Brazil Puckett and Naomi Puckett.  Also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road., Pontiac, Michigan.  Family hour will begin at 11:00am and service will start at 12:00pm.  Internment will be held at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac, Michigan.