Fonteen Leon Trader, Jr., 76, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born in Virginia on August 10, 1948 a son of the late Fonteen Leon Trader, Sr. and Emily Marshall Trader. He is survived by his loving partner, Mark Halbeisen; sons, Chad Trader, Brian Trader; three grandchildren, Kameryn Trader, Kourtney Trader, Brian Trader, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Ashley Hierholzer. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon, on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Downings Cemetery, 7291 Lankford Hwy, Rt. 13, Oak Hall, VA 23416. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.