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Quentin Eugene Bradford Jr. aka "DJ Ox"
Age: 27
Born: July 4, 1977
Died: January 17, 2005
Quentin Eugene Bradford, Jr.
DJ OX - Obituary
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Age: 27
Born: July 4, 1977
Died: January 17, 2005
Quentin Eugene Bradford, Jr.
Red Reign Entertainment sends our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Atlanta's own DJ OX of 4 Kings Entertainment.
Mr. Quentin Eugene Bradford Jr., "DJ Ox", age 27, the son of Zee Bradford and Quentin Bradford, Sr., the father of Amir Jamiri Bradford, brother of Qiana, Clayton, Keenen Bradford, of Atlanta passed January 17, 2005. Quentin Bradford Jr. was diagnosed in June 2004 with a rare and terminal form of cancer - Carcinomatiosis, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT). Less than 200 in America are diagnosed with this disease.
Please keep in mind, Quentin Bradford Jr. has a son, Amir Jamiri Bradford, and we want to continue DJ OX's lasting energy and love by supporting and contributing to Amir's college fund. Monetary Contributions can be sent to:
Quentin Bradford, 481 Hiawassee Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30311.
Mr. Quentin Eugene Bradford Jr., "DJ Ox", age 27, the son of Zee Bradford and Quentin Bradford, Sr., the father of Amir Jamiri Bradford, brother of Qiana, Clayton, Keenen Bradford, of Atlanta passed January 17, 2005. Quentin Bradford Jr. was diagnosed in June 2004 with a rare and terminal form of cancer - Carcinomatiosis, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT). Less than 200 in America are diagnosed with this disease.
Please keep in mind, Quentin Bradford Jr. has a son, Amir Jamiri Bradford, and we want to continue DJ OX's lasting energy and love by supporting and contributing to Amir's college fund. Monetary Contributions can be sent to:
Quentin Bradford, 481 Hiawassee Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30311.
DJ OX - Obituary
Red Reign Entertainment sends our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Atlanta's own DJ OX of 4 Kings Entertainment.
Mr. Quentin Eugene Bradford Jr., "DJ Ox", age 27, the son of Zee Bradford and Quentin Bradford, Sr., the father of Amir Jamiri Bradford, brother of Qiana, Clayton, Keenen Bradford, of Atlanta passed January 17, 2005. Quentin Bradford Jr. was diagnosed in June 2004 with a rare and terminal form of cancer - Carcinomatiosis, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT). Less than 200 in America are diagnosed with this disease.
Please keep in mind, Quentin Bradford Jr. has a son, Amir Jamiri Bradford, and we want to continue DJ OX's lasting energy and love by supporting and contributing to Amir's college fund. Monetary Contributions can be sent to:
Quentin Bradford, 481 Hiawassee Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30311.
Mr. Quentin Eugene Bradford Jr., "DJ Ox", age 27, the son of Zee Bradford and Quentin Bradford, Sr., the father of Amir Jamiri Bradford, brother of Qiana, Clayton, Keenen Bradford, of Atlanta passed January 17, 2005. Quentin Bradford Jr. was diagnosed in June 2004 with a rare and terminal form of cancer - Carcinomatiosis, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT). Less than 200 in America are diagnosed with this disease.
Please keep in mind, Quentin Bradford Jr. has a son, Amir Jamiri Bradford, and we want to continue DJ OX's lasting energy and love by supporting and contributing to Amir's college fund. Monetary Contributions can be sent to:
Quentin Bradford, 481 Hiawassee Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30311.
Friday, February 04, 2005
WE LOVE YOU OX
In October 2004, I wrote an article about Quentin Bradford, Jr. better known in the hip hop community as DJ Ox. I wrote about a benefit concert held in his honor to help raise funds in his fight against an extremely rare form of cancer called Carcinomatiosis Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT). The benefit was a success and afforded him and his family many comfortable amenities in the past few months. It is now January 2005 and I am writing this article about the man who befriended me, changed my life and who I now mourn the loss of.
Quentin Bradford, Jr. passed away in the early morning hours of January 17, 2005 at Hospice Atlanta surrounded by loved ones. According to his mother, Zee Bradford, he took three deep breathes and passed peacefully holding her hand. He was 27 years old. Doctors said the cancer produced tumors on each of his major organs except for his brain and his heart. This epitomizes the strength of his mind and soul since Ox was so spiritually and intelligently sound.
DJ Ox is known to many as the Tuesday night party rocker at Apache Café’s Mic Club, formerly known as The Ave. He was a member of 4Kings Entertainment with popular Atlanta MC and close friend Dres Tha Beatnik. Ox was known to keep the music going until the last person was done dancing. His love for hip hop was contagious as was his bright smile.
Services for Ox were held the weekend of January 21st. A wake was held at Willie A.Watkins Funeral Home on Friday evening. Ox’s family and close friends were in attendance. Mayor Shirley Franklin said a few words and offered comfort to the Bradford family as well. Under instruction of DJ Ox through a living will, he requested that his favorite hip hop songs be played in the background as guests mingled. Some of his selections were “One Mic” by Nas, “Umi Says” by Mos Def, and Akrobatic’s “Remind My Soul.” Ox was the type of person to make sure everyone around him was comfortable and happy. He did that for me every time I saw him and every time I think of him still.
The funeral services were held at Providence Baptist Church where over 800 guests paid their respects. The service was beautifully arranged by Ox as well. Per his request he had his favorite underground hip hop artists Binkis Records and Broady Champs perform and say a few words. Rev. Andrew Young, Rev. Vivian El-Amin Johnson, former Mayor Bill Campbell, Journi Wilder, his sister Qiana Bradford and father Quentin Bradford, Sr. all shared expressions of gratitude for the life of Quentin Bradford, Jr. He is loved by many.
Ox leaves behind his mother (Zee “Mommy” Bradford), father (Quentin Bradford, Sr.), two-year-old son (Amir Jamari Bradford), sister (Qiana Bradford), brothers (Clayton and Keenan Bradford), and numerous grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
I, personally, will never forget him. He has influenced my life in the most positive ways, by teaching me lessons about time, space and true love. Though I only knew him for a fairly short period of time, he made me feel like family. I will never forget the insightfulness of his words and the power of his presence. Ox you are always with me. In the book of “us,” I will see you on the next page. I love you, D.
WE LOVE YOU OX
In October 2004, I wrote an article about Quentin Bradford, Jr. better known in the hip hop community as DJ Ox. I wrote about a benefit concert held in his honor to help raise funds in his fight against an extremely rare form of cancer called Carcinomatiosis Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT). The benefit was a success and afforded him and his family many comfortable amenities in the past few months. It is now January 2005 and I am writing this article about the man who befriended me, changed my life and who I now mourn the loss of.
Quentin Bradford, Jr. passed away in the early morning hours of January 17, 2005 at Hospice Atlanta surrounded by loved ones. According to his mother, Zee Bradford, he took three deep breathes and passed peacefully holding her hand. He was 27 years old. Doctors said the cancer produced tumors on each of his major organs except for his brain and his heart. This epitomizes the strength of his mind and soul since Ox was so spiritually and intelligently sound.
DJ Ox is known to many as the Tuesday night party rocker at Apache Café’s Mic Club, formerly known as The Ave. He was a member of 4Kings Entertainment with popular Atlanta MC and close friend Dres Tha Beatnik. Ox was known to keep the music going until the last person was done dancing. His love for hip hop was contagious as was his bright smile.
Services for Ox were held the weekend of January 21st. A wake was held at Willie A.Watkins Funeral Home on Friday evening. Ox’s family and close friends were in attendance. Mayor Shirley Franklin said a few words and offered comfort to the Bradford family as well. Under instruction of DJ Ox through a living will, he requested that his favorite hip hop songs be played in the background as guests mingled. Some of his selections were “One Mic” by Nas, “Umi Says” by Mos Def, and Akrobatic’s “Remind My Soul.” Ox was the type of person to make sure everyone around him was comfortable and happy. He did that for me every time I saw him and every time I think of him still.
The funeral services were held at Providence Baptist Church where over 800 guests paid their respects. The service was beautifully arranged by Ox as well. Per his request he had his favorite underground hip hop artists Binkis Records and Broady Champs perform and say a few words. Rev. Andrew Young, Rev. Vivian El-Amin Johnson, former Mayor Bill Campbell, Journi Wilder, his sister Qiana Bradford and father Quentin Bradford, Sr. all shared expressions of gratitude for the life of Quentin Bradford, Jr. He is loved by many.
Ox leaves behind his mother (Zee “Mommy” Bradford), father (Quentin Bradford, Sr.), two-year-old son (Amir Jamari Bradford), sister (Qiana Bradford), brothers (Clayton and Keenan Bradford), and numerous grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
I, personally, will never forget him. He has influenced my life in the most positive ways, by teaching me lessons about time, space and true love. Though I only knew him for a fairly short period of time, he made me feel like family. I will never forget the insightfulness of his words and the power of his presence. Ox you are always with me. In the book of “us,” I will see you on the next page. I love you, D.