Ronald Francis Bratton

Ronald Francis Bratton, age 85, went to be with Jesus on May 22, 2018. He died at home with his family by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Ronald was born October 18, 1932, to parents Raymie and Mary Bratton, in Louisville, KY. He was an alumnus of Okolona High School and the University of Louisville. He worked in mechanical engineering, first at International Harvester for 31 years, then at Corpane Industries, and, finally, at Phoenix Process Equipment Company. Ronnie was an example of God’s love and goodness and he took great care of his family. He loved serving in his church whether that be singing in the choir, leading worship, or teaching Sunday School. With an engineer’s mind for building and fixing anything, a child’s heart for playing and having adventures with his kids and grandkids, and a godly spirit who was gentle and kind, he was a wonderful husband, daddy, and Poppie. Ronald is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha Lois (Hall) Bratton; his children, Bruce Bratton (Shari), David Bratton, Janene Duffy (Tony), and Tonya Meyer (Victor); his sister, Marolyn Yates (Ed); his 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is joining his parents, many friends and relatives, and his sweet granddaughter, Allyia, in Heaven! Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, May 25 at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 26 at Kraft Funeral Home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be sent to either Hospaurus at 502 Hausfeldt Ln, New Albany, IN 47150 or Alzheimer’s Association at 6100 Dutchmans Ln #401, Louisville, KY 40205. Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com