Robert Morris Brackney

Robert Brackney Obituary

Robert Morris Brackney Holt Age 87, passed away April 6, 2010 in Lansing. He was born February 24, 1923 in Clayton, Michigan to Eldon and Velma Brackney. Robert was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran and later worked for Arco Co. retiring after 26 years. Robert loved to hunt and fish and well as camping and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen, and daughters: Sheila Campbell of Holt and Colette (Gene) Falter of Grand Island, New York; grandchildren: Denny (Connie) Campbell and Tina (Neil) Tupper; 5 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; a sister: Jane Carpenter; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. The funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel with interment to follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt. Visitation will be Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Brackney

8 Entries

Bob (Dad)

April 13, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

GENE FALTER

April 13, 2010

it's a week today that god took you to your new home.we all know that you are in a better place and you are not in pain anymore.i know that i will be talking to you alot.you are in my heart forever.thank you Dad for everything you have done for me. GOD BLESS YOU AND WATCH OVER US.

Colette

April 13, 2010

Dad,
I know your in a better place and that God has his arms around you also now you are out of your pain, however I MISS YOU!!! Thank you for the being the best Dad ever!!! You are my hero! Thank you for all the great memories and Dad always remember the DORK HAT!! HAHAHA I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

April 9, 2010

God took a look around his garden and found an empty place
he took a look upon the earth and saw your tired face
he put his arm around you granddad and lifted you to rest
Gods garden must be beautiful for he only picks the best
God knows that you were tired

so he closed your weary eye's and whispered come to me

I loved you dearly .you never went alone
part of me went with you on that day
God had called you home.
everytime i see a garden i think of you,
thank you for all the leasson you taught me.
altough things didnt go as planned or as
i would have chosen . I still Loved you
and held you in a special place with in my heart

April 9, 2010

God took a look around his garden and found an empty place
he took a look upon the earth and saw your tired face
he put his arm around you granddad and lifted you to rest
Gods garden must be beautiful for he only picks the best
God knows that you were tired and a cure was not to be
so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered come to me
with tearful eyes I watched you and saw you slip away
although I loved you dearly I knew you could not stay
it broke my heart to lose you but you never went alone
part of me went with you on that day
God had called you home

Tina & Neil Tupper

April 9, 2010

( I will always remember your smile) Grandpa to some you may be forgotten, to others a part of the past, to us who loved you your memory will always last. May you always walk in sunshine, may god's love with in you glow, The happiness you gave us, no one will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for a part of us went with you, the day god called you home. Your memory is our keepsake, with that we'll never part,god has you in his keeping, while we have you close in our hearts!!!

Tina Tupper

April 9, 2010

Grandpa I love you so much!! I will always remember your smile. To some you may be forgotten, To others a part of the past, To us who loved you, your memory will always last. May you always walk in sunshine, may god's love with in you glow. The happiness you gave us, no one will ever know, It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for a part of us whent with you, the day god called you home. Youe memory is our keepsake, with that we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, while we have you close in our hearts!!! We love you grandpa Tina & Neil Tupper Mt Pleasant MI

GENE FALTER

April 8, 2010

Dad, I want you to know that i will take good care of Colette. We will also look after Mom. We will miss you very much, You are now in a better place and you have no more pain. We know that you are our angel watching over all of us now. Dad you have been a great Father in-law I love you and may GOD BLESS YOU.
GENE

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