He served in the army during the Korean War and married his childhood sweetheart Jennie Krock. He loved fishing, Florida, fishing, serving at church, and enjoying the day at his river camp-fishing.
He is survived by his wife Jennie of 66 years; daughters, Cindy Hayes (Wayne) of Ft Worth, TX and Sandy Bratcher of Evansville; sister, Jody Burley; brother, Tommy Bratcher; grandsons, Brandon (Vanessa) Hayes, and Russell (Catie) Hayes; great grandchildren, Christian, Ally, and Emma.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2019 at Alexander West Chapel officiated by Rev. Michael McCarty. Friends may visit 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 and Friday 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to New Bethel Baptist Church.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.