James Gordon Bareford Obituary
In loving memory of James Gordon Bareford of Mechanicsville, Virginia, who departed this world on June 30, 2025 at the age of 81. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Gordon Bareford to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Carson Bareford and Beulah Dunn Bareford; and his brothers, Jimmy and Lindsey Bareford. He is survived by: his wife Thelma Milby Bareford; his children, James Craig Bareford, Daryl Kevin Bareford (Michael), Pamela Yvette Bareford and Andrea Hope Bareford; his stepchildren, Preston Powell III (Marian), Debbie McKinney (Chuck), Theresa Wood (Mike) and Stephanie Bartol (Mark); his siblings, Bobby Bareford (Barbara), Brenda Kent (Robert) and Betty Courtney; and his pet Pippa. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
