of Conway, AR
August 22, 1933 - March 27, 2016
Mr. Carrel E. ''Sonny'' Bratcher, 82, of Conway went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born Tuesday, August 22, 1933 in Antioch, Arkansas to Golden Thomas and Minnie Ora Polk Bratcher.
Mr. Bratcher served his country in the United States Air Force obtaining the rank of CMSGT, and served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He attended Second Baptist Church, and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sons Mike Bratcher, Rusty Bratcher, daughters Debbie A. Heath, Sandy K. Roberts, brothers Carthel Bratcher, Horace Bratcher, sisters Hazel Elliott, Pauline Hood, Gerri Reid and Bernice Bratcher.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mary Eleanor Gaddy Bratcher, son Rex Davis of Vilonia, daughter Gena Bunker and husband Russ of Conway and sister Helen Macdonald and husband Caryle of Reno, Nevada. Other survivors include grandchildren Daniel Roberts, Charlie Roberts, Jason Heath, Heather Hendrickson, Dylan Murphy, Chris Morrow, Chelsey Hess, Ridge Davis, Chloe Brinkley and Alyson Brinkley, two step-grandchildren Chase Bunker, Chelsi Bunker, great grandchildren Brooke Roberts, Jackson Roberts, Cash Heath, Tess Roberts, James Bodie Hendrickson, Cameron Morrow, Shepard Hendrickson, Hope Hendrickson and Sawyer Faith Davis.
Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1pm, Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Frank Fason officiating. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway.
Pallbearers will be Ridge Davis, Chris Morrow, Daniel Roberts, Charlie Roberts, Dylan Murphy, Jason Heath, Colt Fason and Rick Reid.
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9 Condolence(s)
Vickie and Tim Dieken
Friday, April 1, 2016
To my aunt Ellie and my sweet cousins Gena and Rex, I wish I could have been there with you to celebrate the life of uncle Sonny. Everyone feels they each had their own unique and special relationship with him and I am no different. He was the quintessential southern gentleman and he will always hold a special place in my heart as he will so many others'. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Love, Vickie and Tim
Chris Hawkins
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Gena,
I am very sorry to hear about your Father's passing. I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you and your family.
Pam Holloway
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Dear Eleanor,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. May God bless and comfort you and give you all the strength you need at this time. Love you,
Pam
Robert and Kim Halter
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Gena, I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I had the pleasure of caring for him while he was at Conway Regional a few weeks ago. We had a long, pleasant visit. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your girls.
Patsy Fuller
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Eleanor and family: I am so very sorry to learn of Carrel's death. Praying that God will give the comfort, peace and strength you need now and in the coming days. Love and Prayers
Jim & Dorothy Harmon
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Eleanor, Rex, Gena and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Carrel's passing, and we pray for
comfort, strength, and peace for you all.
Jim & Dorothy Harmon
Lisa Gaddy
Monday, March 28, 2016
Dear Uncle Carrel;
I love you and I will miss you.
I always enjoyed visiting with you. I always felt so welcomed and so comfortable in your home. Thank you for that.
To Aunt Eleanor & the entire family may God comfort and surround you with Peace.
I love you all.
Love Lisa
Trevor Gaddy
Monday, March 28, 2016
Uncle Carrel, one of my best memories will always be going to yours and Aunt Eleanor's house to go fishing. I will always remember the impact you made in my life and in others. I love and miss you and I know that one day we will see each-other again. Rest In Peace.
Don & Gin alexander
Monday, March 28, 2016
Mrs. Ellie & Family
We had the privilege of knowing this great man through our grandkids while we shared good times sitting around the deer camp fire. He had lots of stories to tell us about the war and deer hunting . He will truly be missed. May the Lord be with you all in the time of sorrow and as you know one day you will see him again.