John Bradley Ashford was an American politician who served in the Nebraska Legislature and the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska’s 2nd congressional district.
Ashford was born on November 10, 1949, in Omaha.
He graduated from Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. in 1971 and later received a law degree from Creighton University in Omaha in 1974.
Ashford worked as a lawyer for the Federal Highway Administration in 1974 before opening a private practice the following year.
In the 1990s, he became co-owner of the Nebraska Clothing Co.
He began his political career in the 1980s as a Democrat but subsequently became an independent-minded moderate.
He served in Nebraska’s legislature from 1987 to 1995 and again from 2007 to 2015.
Brad Ashford Obituary
Brad Ashford’s obituary is yet to be announced by the family.
Brad Ashford Cause Of Death
Brad Ashford died on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was 72.
His family announced his death in a Facebook post.
“We are broken hearted to announce Brad passed away early this morning. His death was peaceful though much too premature”.
“He loved you all so much and the time you have taken these past two months to visit, call, write, or text have meant the world to him and to us”, the family wrote”.
In May 2019, Ashford was hospitalized after a fluid backup happened in his lungs due to blood clots.
In February, Ashford revealed he was undergoing treatment for brain cancer.
Brad Ashford is survived by his wife, three children and a granddaughter.
Brad Ashford Wife
Brad Ashford was married to politician Ann Ferlic Ashford.
Brad Ashford Children
Brad Ashford has three children; John Ashford, Ellie Ashford and Tom Ashford.