He was born in Piggott on October 10, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents, D.H. Bratcher and Mildred Bratcher.
He is survived by two sons, Lance Bratcher and wife Tammy of Lebanon, Va., and Mike Hawkins and wife Karesla of Sikeston, Mo., along with three granddaughters, Katlyn Ann Bratcher of Lebanon, Va., and Mikala and Katie Beth Hawkins of Sikeston.
Graveside services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Piggott Cemetery.
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