BRATCHER, RAYMOND E.
Raymond E. Bratcher, 72, of Burlington, beloved husband of Marje (Jerman) Bratcher, died at home on Wednesday (January 1, 2003). Mr. Bratcher was born in Laurel, MS on September 6, 1930 and was a son of the late Herman and Kate (Skinner) Bratcher. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950, obtained his college degree from Ole Miss and received his commission through Officer Candidate School. He served in Vietnam and retired as a Major after 28 years of service. He then began working for MCI, retiring after 11 years. He loved keeping up with current events both via the internet and through a message board with his fellow graduates from OCS. He always looked forward to his biweekly and monthly card games. In addition to his wife, Mr. Bratcher is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ray, Jr. and Agnieszka Bratcher of St. Croix, VI, and Steven and Holly Bratcher of Sterling, VA; and two grandsons, Andrew and Scott. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 11 a.m., at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in West Cemetery, Bristol. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bristol Public Library, PO Box 730, Bristol, 06011-0730. www.funkfuneralhome.com