of Searcy, AR
October 19, 1944 - February 21, 2015
Robert ''Bob'' Bratcher, 70, of Griffithville, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2015. He was born Thursday, October 19, 1944 in Griffithville to the late Clarence and Opal (Rice) Bratcher.
Bob was a retired manager from Maytag. After retiring he went to work at Blackmon Auction in Lonoke. He loved cars, fishing, hunting but most of all his family. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Walker.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Jim Kirkpatrick; siblings, Ertley Bratcher, Oakley D. Bratcher, C.B. Bratcher and Evelyn Walters.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 50 years Lecendia of the home; daughter, Susan Rettig (Jamey) of Griffithville; grandchildren, Robby Rettig and his fiancé Briana Bullard and Tori Rettig; a sister Glenda Prater (Huey) of Ripley, Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Ethel Bratcher Winfrey of Kansas City, Missouri; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 6:00-8:00pm at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Welcome Home Cemetery in the Northside Community.
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21 Condolence(s)
rachel
Friday, February 27, 2015
We were both surprised and saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Bob. He truly broke the mold! We were blessed to have had the opportunity to work closely with Bob, camp, hunt and fish with him through the years. It was obvious how important his family was to him. He was a delight and joy to all he knew. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
David and Rachel Smith
Kerri (Whaley) King
Friday, February 27, 2015
Lecendia, Susan and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Bob was a "one of kind" guy. I have fond memories of him and rarely saw him without a smile on his face. He was always so proud of you Susan and you and your mom were the light in his eyes.
Doyce Walters
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Condolences to all. Bob will be missed.
Love....
Brenda Hardy
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Bob may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. Thinking of you all. Love you...
Don Wilbanks
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Our condolences to the Bratcher family. Bob was a good friend to me and I enjoyed the many years we worked together. He was a good man. WIshed I could have made the funeral but weather just would not allow it. I thoroughly enjoyed my last visit I had with him several months ago.Sincerely Donnie
Janie & Marvin Harris
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Lecendia & Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family is in our prayers.
Love you all
Pat Jackson
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Always joking with that handsome smile-That's Bob. One day when Jody was three I left him in the truck to run in the store for milk-30 seconds! A no- no! Had been in store maybe twenty seconds and the truck with Jody behind the wheel went by the front door and windows, missing gas pumps by inches. Bob fell to his knees laughing as I fell crying , thinking what we narrowly escaped! He never let me forget it and always joked at what a good driver at three Jody was! Times like these we remember what good friends we have. Lecendia and Susan, his love for you was in his blue eyes always. We've lost a good guy but we'll see him again soon. God bless!
Tabitha Warren
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
I met Bob about 9yrs ago when he was in Morrilton with Blackman Auction. A few years ago he was in at the restaurant where I worked and the guys and I started talking and they told me it was his Birthday coming up, I knew Bob liked coconut pie, so I had a coconut pie made for him and took it to the yard where he was working, the guys gave him a hard time about sharing the pie. The next year I took another pie and this time we made it sugar free , the guys didn't want any then. Bob got to eat the whole thing. Every year that the Auction would come to town I knew that I'd see Bob bright and early, I'd always have his cup of decaf waiting when he walked in, he acted like he didn't see me and keep walking to another seat. He always gave me a hard time. I am very sorry for your lose, he will be missed greatly.
Brad Jackson
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My earliest memory of Bob was watching him fly by on his way home from work in his hotrod jeep as I was waiting to catch the school bus every morning. Later we got to visit when I came in to work at Speed Queen. Praying for a peace that passes all understanding over your family during this time.
Steven Holt
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
bob was like a dad to me. At the old store at walker from the time i was 10 years old wher we spent so much time.bob was the first person to teach me about credit. i went for a coke on my bicycle one day and didnt have any money so i went home without going in the store. the next day me and ed was in there and he was laughing and telling you guys what i had done and bob told me boy dont you know you can get a coke in here without any money!!! when we got in the truck to leave ed told me i better not get anything in there without the money to pay for it. I will never forget that. its just one great memory i have of bob. he tought me how to weld and use a torch and how to build things. i will miss him more than you know. i love you guys and if you need me you know where i am.
Jerry and Frances Moody
Monday, February 23, 2015
Lucindia and Susan,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. Praying for comfort and peace that comes only from Our Heavenly Father. May He wrap his arms of love and comfort around you. Jerry and Frances.
Wilma McConnaughhay
Monday, February 23, 2015
Lecendia: So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the family. Know it's a difficult time.
Rita Starling
Monday, February 23, 2015
Cinda, Susan, Jamey, Robbie, Tori, and Brianna,
Heaven has a new angel. Bob is still watching over you. You still have all the good memories you made with him. Bob was a great man and I will always love and miss him. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Love you guys....
Diane Crawford
Monday, February 23, 2015
Lecendia & Susan, so sorry for your loss. Everybody loved Bob!! My you feel Gods presence & know his protection surrounds you today & days to come.
Love you!!
Diane Crawford
Ron Rice
Monday, February 23, 2015
Cinda & Susan, Jamey, Robby, & Tori, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bob's legacy is the family he so cared for, that he left behind to cherish the memories they have of him. Also the many friends from over his life. He will have a special place in Heaven, with a "Reserved" sign, waiting just for him.
Grace Spradling
Monday, February 23, 2015
Dear Lecendia and Suzan, My heart is broken for you. Bobby was a great guy and I know how much he meant to you, everything. God bless you, you will see him again. Our love, Tommy and Grace
Edith and Mike Seger
Monday, February 23, 2015
My deepest sympathy for your loss Lecendia. May you have comfort at this time.
Terri
Monday, February 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Bob was such a wonderful person
Charles & Lawanda Durham
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Sorry for your loss, prayers for everyone.
Daryl Wirges
Sunday, February 22, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are offered for your loss. Blessed by his presence ... my life was enriched from knowing Bob.
Dianna Meeks
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Lecendia & Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Bob was a special man who loved his family. I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time.