James (Jimmy) Radford
July 18, 1948 - March 24, 2018
James Perry Radford, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018, surrounded by family at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
Jimmy was born on July 18, 1948 in Raleigh, NC, to the late Margaret Helen and Bruce Perry Radford. He leaves cherished memories to Janice and his sons Michael and Matthew; sisters and brothers-in-law Lynda and Marty, Rose and Bert, and Susie and Aaron; nephew Nathan and his wife Laura; niece Marida; future daughter-in-law Misty; the late Brandi, Aunt Beckie; Kevin; many cousins; and many good friends.
Jim had an uncanny ability to touch people through his kindness, genuinely sweet heart, and unique wit. He graduated from Enloe High School in 1966 and with honors in academics and athletics from Greensboro College in 1970. He was a superb athlete, excelling in many sports. He was recruited to join the inaugural basketball team at Greensboro College, where he set numerous enduring scoring records. Jim was inducted into the Greensboro College Hall of Fame in 1996 and 2017. Jim loved playing golf with friends and especially looked forward to Parent-Child tournaments at Shamrock Golf Club.
Jim was employed by Carpet Care of the Carolinas for over thirty years. He liked to say that he had walked more miles backwards, pulling his machine, than he had walked forwards. He greatly appreciated his job and he thoroughly enjoyed his co-workers.
Always a proud Tar Heel, Jim would have liked any donations in his honor to be made to the University of North Carolina Medical School.
Heartfelt gratitude is extended to the doctors, nurses and staff at Alamance Regional for their genuine care.
A memorial service to honor Jimbo will be held at a later date. Please visit and register at www.jimmyradford.com for information. He is and will be greatly missed!
Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
2/16/2017 3:25:00 PM
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College Department of Athletics will induct four individuals and one team into its 2017 Hall of Fame class, the department announced Wednesday.
The class includes Jim Radford '70 (men's basketball), Torrey Lowe '08 (football), Alexandra Cooke Fulcher '10 (women's swimming), Dr. Jim Kramer (team physician), and the 2011 national-champion men's golf team.
The inductees will be recognized during a ceremony on April 8 in conjunction with Greensboro College's Alumni Weekend festivities.
Jim Radford – Men's Basketball
Jim Radford, from Raleigh, N.C., was a member of the Greensboro College men's team during the 1966-1970 seasons. Radford finished his career with his name all over the men's basketball record books. Radford is currently ranked second in scoring with 1,490 points, while also holding career spots in scoring average (16.3), field goals made (558), and free throws made (384). Radford also ranks atop the single-season record books in free throws made (128), while holding two other spots in the Top 10. In addition to his Greensboro College records, Radford was also named to the Dixie Athletic Conference All-Conference second team and was a member of the 1968 regular-season championship team.
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Wilson Scott ('67)
So sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. He was a great guy! Condolences to the entire family
Bill Baxley
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was a great classmate and teamate. He always made you happy! My thoughts and prayers are lifted up for his family.