of Bono, AR
October 26, 1928 - May 23, 2025
Loyal ''Buddy'' Ervin Bratten, age 96, of Bono, AR passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 26, 1928 in Clover Bend, AR to John William and Serah Artencie (Helms) Bratten. He joined the United States Army in 1951 and served during the Korean Conflict. As a civilian, he was self-employed in the upholstery business before retiring. He was a member of the Bono Church of Christ. Buddy was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Xander Bratten and a sister, Lou Alice Johnson.
Left to cherish the memory of Buddy are his devoted wife, Ruby Jean; sons, Stefan (Angela) Bratten and Nathan (Michelle Groves) Bratten; daughter, Sandra Lou (Drew) Albrecht; grandchildren, Jerabeth, Serena, Nicholas, Robert, Stacie, Jason and William; 9 great grandchildren and countless other friends and loved ones.
Services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 beginning at 2pm at the Bono Church of Christ with Richard Akins officiating. Burial will follow at Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman.
A visitation will precede the service beginning at 1pm.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18709323531.
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8 Condolence(s)
Lesley Anderson
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Mr. Bratten is truly one of the kindest people I have ever met. I will miss his sweet smile and his jokes. I'm so blessed to have gotten to know him.
John Ginther
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Call if you need anything.
SHARRON USSERY
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
I am sorry for your loss you are all in my prayers.
Sharron Hester Ussery
Devyn Bratten
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
My first memories of Uncle Buddy are of him smiling, laughing, and telling jokes. He always had a warm heart and personality. We will miss him, much love to Aunt Ruby.
Sondra Price
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Nathan, Serena, and Nicholas we are so sorry for your loss. Y'all will be in our prayers.
Your friends,
Sondra, Brian and Christian
Nikki Winn
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Mr. Bratten was an amazing Father in Law to me, and I loved him with all my heart. I loved the stories he would share with me, but most of all, I loved his passion for Family and his compassionate heart. I will miss visiting with him, though it was not nearly as often as I wish it had been.
Jimmy Bratten
Monday, May 26, 2025
I will always remember his big smile, and his sense of humor.
I remember spending time with him, Aunt Ruby, cousins Stefan and Nathan at their house when the my family visited Arkansas.
I miss you. My love and prayers are for you, Aunt Ruby , Stefan , Nathan , and their families.
Cathy MacDonald Schultheis
Monday, May 26, 2025
Dear Ruby Stefen and Nathan I will always cherish the memories I have of Mr Bratten. He was always there to help me while I lived on Shady Lane. I loved being able to visit with him in recent times while delivering food to the house.