of Leslie, AR
October 25, 1949 - November 20, 2024
Edwin Joe Bratton, age 75 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at Ozark Health in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on October 25th, 1949 to Charles Edwin Bratton and Maurdiece Burkhart Bratton.
Joe was an icon and legend of the Leslie Community. He spent many years being the official score keeper for the Leslie Bulldogs. He ran the clock for every game. Joe was the Bulldogs number one fan. Throughout the years he has helped or assisted with many events in the Leslie area. He was always a prominent figure during the GED graduations held at the Heritage Center. Joe enjoyed working at the Searcy County Fair every year and spent countless hours volunteering at the Searcy County Library. He was a member of the Leslie Baptist Church. Joe loved talking on the phone and his many friends will miss his daily calls. He was a great historian and could tell many stories of Leslie and its residents. Joe was small in stature but large in heart. Joe's death leaves a small hole in the community of Leslie and the surrounding areas that will never be filled.
A FULL OBITUARY IS PENDING.
Funeral services for Joe will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM November 22nd, 2024 preceding the service. Burial will be in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Friends and family will serve as bearers.
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11 Condolence(s)
Peggy Bratton Winders
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Joe was loved by his family and friends! He loved the Leslie Bulldogs! Loved his Granny Noma Bratton! Love
Cecila Rushing
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Prayers of comfort and peace during this difficult time of loss. Joe will be sorely missed
Vanessa triplett
Thursday, November 21, 2024
With heavy heart I will say me and the whole town will miss you
Barbara White
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Mayo & I always enjoyed his phone calls.
He was always full of news!!
Rosemary Harness
Thursday, November 21, 2024
We will always remember Joe’s kind and outgoing personality. Charles and I always enjoyed visiting with Joe and family. We are sending love and prayers.
Barbara Henderson
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Prayers for the family. We have many fond memories of Joe.
The Henderson’s
Rita Roach
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Joe was the clockkeeper all the years I played basketball. Fourth grade through my senior year. He was a kind soul and will be missed.
Brenda Lewis
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Im sorry for your loss. Lots of memories of Joe at the ballgames and church.
Kayla Bratton
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Joe you had a huge impact on my life growing up i always loved listening to your stories you taught me alot in my life your was was like gold i love you cousin Joe you will be missed dearly.....
Wesley Smith
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Little Joe Bratton. Joe was a good man, always was. I carried him up the steps of the old school house many times as did others.
Pam Cannada
Thursday, November 21, 2024
We will miss Joe. Blessings of comfort to all his loving family.