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RICHARD LEE BRATCHER
July 1, 1958 - February 15, 2019
Beloved son, brother, "dad", uncle, cousin and friend. Richard was an insurance salesman for many years. He loved sports cars including Corvettes and hot rod Mercedes. He was a people person, had a vibrant personality and great sense of humor. He was loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his mother Evelyn Bratcher; sister Regina (Halley) Chamness; brother John (Linda) Bratcher; special nephew who Richard was a father to, Zach "Z"; nephews and nieces, Jason "Jay", Rachel (Will), Rebecca "Sparky", Javon "Bonnie" (Cedric), Chiara "Little Bitty" and Charlotte "Char" (Axel); great nieces Sarah, Gwen and Eva; great nephew Cole; and numerous special cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Benny and his father Jason William Bratcher.
Visitation will be held today, 2/20, 4-7pm at Swan Law Funeral Directors. Service tomorrow, 2/21, 11am at Heritage Pentecostal Church, 2950 Monica Dr., with a committal service to follow at Fairview Cemetery.
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Janice Ames
April 8, 2019
I will definitely miss him, he was such a great guy.
Jing Rock
March 21, 2019
I'm so shocked to find out Richard was not with us anymore. It is unbelievable. Richard was so kind to everyone, he behaved definitely like a perfect gentleman. He will be greatly missed.
Romans 8:38-39
"For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Christy McCormick
February 26, 2019
Richard text me every morning and wished me sweet dreams every night. He was so very kind and special...I last heard from him on the 13th of February. I do know how much he loved and cherished his family. My sincere heartfelt condolences.
Patricia Ladzinski
February 23, 2019
I will always miss you deeply. I will never forget your jokes and you would call me as wonton Haha because we went to coal mine dragon I order large wonton soup. I just couldn't believe you gone so fast breaks my heart by hear about you. It like unbelievable.
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Donna Wolfe
February 21, 2019
So sorry for your loss, Richard was an amazing friend. He will be missed very much.
Jamie (Corcoran) Massie
February 21, 2019
I am completely devastated by the news of my dearest friends passing. I will forever have a hole in my heart where RIchard held. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Heaven got a very special angel.
Mary Thoreson
February 20, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of this. Richard was a special person and a good friend. Praying for your peace.
Steve Vargas
February 20, 2019
My deepest sympathies, Richard was a great mentor and friend. He will be missed.
Greg Garnier
February 20, 2019
Gina, Evelyn, Jason and Zach - my heart aches for the whole Bratcher family. Richard was a fine fellow and such a great anchor for all of you. I can't begin to imagine how much you all will miss him. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you through this difficult time.
Marykay Krivy
February 19, 2019
IHLY
February 18, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Bratcher family. May you hope in the God of all comfort to strengthen and console your hearts. (Psalm 27:14)
February 18, 2019
How very sorry we are for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing your Heavenly Father cares for your family during this difficult time. Cherish your memories and look forward to the day He promises to reunite us with our dear loved ones. 1 Thessalonians 4:14
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