I have so many wonderful memories of my brother while we were growing up.  I was so proud of you when you returned home from Viet Nam after your first tour there.  What a long wait that was then to find out you had signed up to go back.  Mom and dad couldnt believe it,  they didnt question your reasoning.  You became a man thats for sure, even more handsome and charming.  As i write this to you, my mind is flooded with images and thoughts of you, so happy to have those with me.  You had to be the man of the house while our dad was working, a full time job watching over our mother and us 3 girls.   I wish i had a picture of you with your gun shooting snakes hanging inside moms chicken house so she could go in and get the eggs.  I can hear her calling you, Jerry Lyn, come here,  you came laughing, always ready to shoot to kill.  You always liked to live a little on the edge, made life interesting but scary at times.  Still running into friends of yours that i never met before,  you Jerry Bratcher's sister.  Yes, his baby sister, i laugh.  Hear comes the stories of friendship and admiration and condolences.  They miss you too.  And i so do i.  Love you forever, your Baby sister. 

Wanda, my heart has been with you since I found out . Love to you and the family.
Regina Mott Vander

Wanda,

     You and Jerry were such dear friends to my father. And I have never forgotten what a huge help the both of you were to us when Dad suddenly passed away over 13 years ago.     

     I am so very sorry to hear that Jerry has passed, but I have no doubt that he is now resting in a better place - and that you and he will be reunited again.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chris,

I know you feel your “Superman lost his cape, but dude, he has just begun to fly.”  You are in my prayers in the coming days. God bless you and your family. I never met him but if he was half the man you are, he was SOLID!

Prayers,
Greg Taylor

Jerry was a great a great example of a proud veteran. Wanda and family, sorry for your loss of a special person. Trust in the Lord and he will carry you through.

Wanda,  & Chris. I am so sorry for your loss, he will be missed greatly. Love you both. Tara

Sending my love, prayers & thoughts to each of you. May you feel the comfort of God’s arms holding you tight as you go through such sorrow. I pray for peace & love amongst you all. 
 
I love & miss you all dearly. 

Wanda, Chris and family. Condolences for your loss. We will keep you in our Prayers. Lost a good man and friend. God bless you.

   Charlie and Ann

There are no words to express to you how sorry I am to hear about Jerry's passing. Was so looking forward to visiting with him in a few weeks at our reunion. Just know that I love you Wanda, Pat, Judy and Cora Mae and rest of family and praying for you during this hard time. May God's grace and love carry you through.
Shed several tears looking at the pictures - they are great. Thanks for sharing
Your Arkansas cuz - Virginia Hampton Birdwell

Wanda Sue, Chris,Pat, family and loved ones;  I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing.  I love all of y'all.  I will keep all of you in my prayers.



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He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Wanda Bratcher; son, Christopher Scalisi and wife Amy of Iowa; two grandchildren, Brian Snider, Addison Jo Scalisi; three sisters, Patsy Morrison of Sulphur, Judy Acheson (Don) of Ragley, Cora Bratcher of Westlake; mother-in-law, Kathleen Venable; sister-in-laws, Debbie Hill, Teresa Jordan, Bonnie Anderson (Willis); along with multiple nieces and nephews. 

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-laws, Randy Morrison, Bill Jordan; nephews, Seth Anderson, Chris Jordan.

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Jerry Lyn Bratcher

July 20, 1946 – May 1, 2019

Hixson Westlake

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