Harlan Bray, age 81, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at UT Medical Center. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting & fishing, and he loved his family very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bill & Cora (Kennedy) Bray, his first wife Janie Bray, his second wife Flora Bray, brother Arlie Bray, and sisters Helen & Betty Bray.
He is survived by his son J.C. Bray of LaFollette, sisters Erlene Lowe of Knoxville and Lois Shoopman of Oliver Springs, grandchildren April Greenwood & husband Chris of Jacksboro and Scott Bray & wife Kristy of Caryville, and great-grandchildren Jacob, Nicole, Corey, & Olivia.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Rutherford officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be on Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Powell Valley Cemetery & Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette
James Hubert Bratcher, age 69 of Jacksboro passed away Monday April 23, 2012 at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband of 18 years, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Bratcher loved listening to Gospel music and traveling.
Preceded in death by his Parents, James and Arbell Lindsay Bratcher and Sister, Louise Bratcher.
Survived by his wife, Frances Tucker Bratcher, Sons: David Bratcher and wife Beth, Roger Bratcher, Kenny Bratcher, and Jason Wells and wife Gina all of New Port Richey, FL, Daughter Felicia Causett and husband Jim of Spring Hill, FL, Brother, Jerry Bratcher and wife Ruby of Jacksboro, Sister Rosa Lee Blackwell and husband Bill of Jacksboro, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and relatives.
Funeral service will be at 8PM on Friday April 27, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Adam Hunley officiating. Interment will be at 11 AM on Saturday April 28, 2012 in Beech Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to service from 6 until 8 PM.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette
