Donato Bradford II

Passed 08/01/2024

Obituary For Donato Bradford II

Donato Lyndell Bradford II (DJ) was born, July 11,2000 to Donato Bradford and Kila Williams in Sierra Vista, AZ. DJ relocated to Augusta, Ga at the age of two where he grew up.

At the age of 12 Dj became a member of the Augusta Boxing Club where he was given the name “Sausage Dog,” because of his long frame. This would become DJ’s second family as he traveled to different states for competitions and tournaments. His dedication to boxing led him to join a cross fit gym as to become a stronger boxer; he would go to boxing daily and continue his training by attending workouts at cross fit. DJ loved to flex his muscles and walk around with no shirt on. While dedicated to boxing, DJ also desired to get serious about his music as that was his true passion.

DJ graduated from Cross Creek High School, where he was member of the high school band. He played the trumpet and went on to become a member of the drum line. His love for music and becoming a performer was his driving force; from playing various instruments to creating beats on the kitchen table and rapping alongside his brother Jovez. DJ would go to the studio every chance he got; he put out numerous albums and videos. No matter where he went, he would find a studio to go do his music. His love for music and his desire to learn everything about music led him to SAE Institute of Atlanta. While studying at the SAE institute, DJ’s focus was music production and the intricate parts of Music all of which he excelled at.

Dj was a giving, loving, and generous person. He loved children especially his nieces and nephews. Whenever they saw him, they would run up to him so that he could play with them and throw them around. DJ would stop whatever he was doing to ensure they had fun and if they were ever sad or having a hard day, he would ensure to comfort them and cheer them up. While DJ may have been grown, he genuinely enjoyed watching cartoons. DJ was full of love and laughter and wanted to share that with any and everybody and truly brought life and brightness into every room that he walked into.

DJ leaves to cherish his memories: His mother Kila Williams; His father Donato Bradford I and Tameka Bradford. Siblings Tammara (Tammy), Renee, Jenae, Jovez, and Jaelyn. Two nieces Kailah and Keniyah, six nephews: Kewan (KJ), Christian, Denali, Delarian, Denver, and Reason. One great niece- Kaiyani, his uncle Damien and Great-Uncles Bruce (Valerie) and Reggie, and a host of cousins and extended family to include his boxing family and numerous friends.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at First Baptist of Keysville, 3948 Deans Bridge Road, Hephzibah, GA. Interment, Westover Memorial Park. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858