Jacob Morgan “J.M.” Bratcher age 80 of Woodbury, passed away June 9, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born June 5, 1935 to his parents, the late V.E. and Ila Oakley Campbell Bratcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 son, Jeffery Bratcher; 2 brothers, Donald Bratcher and Jerry Bratcher; 1 sister, Wanda Brown. He was a retired construction worker, attended the Blues Hill Church of Christ and was a U.S. Army Veteran. J.M. is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jonell Bratcher of Woodbury; 3 sons, Barry (Regina) Bratcher of Freystade, Germany, Jason and Joel Bratcher both of Woodbury; 3 grandchildren, Aaron, Jacob and Vanessa Bratcher; half-brother, Barton (Phyllis) Todd of McMinnville; several nieces , nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Friday, June 12, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rannie Phillips officiating and burial to follow in Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Thursday 11:AM until 8:PM and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel in Smithville is in charge of the arrangements.
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