BRATTON, Jr., James Henry James Henry Bratton, Jr., born October 9, 1931 in Pulaski, TN to James Henry and Mabel (Shelly) Bratton, died January 6, 2019 in Atlanta, GA. Jim grew up in Decherd, TN and graduated optime merens, Phi Beta Kappa and Valedictorian of his class from Sewanee: The University of the South with a BA in Political Science. He was Sewanee's first Fulbright Scholar and earned the distinction while still an undergraduate. As a Fulbright, he attended Pembroke College, Oxford where he earned a BA and MA and was a member of the rowing team. Later, he earned an LL. B. from Yale University while serving as Editor of the Yale Law Journal. Upon graduation, he joined the law firm of Gambrell, Harlan, Barwick and White (now, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP). He practiced complex and protracted litigation in the Aviation and Environmental Industries. He was Founding Chairman of the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. He held adjunct faculty positions at Emory and UGA Law Schools. Jim was a member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and served as Chair of the Board of Trustees, a Trustee of Sewanee: The University of the South, President of the Buckhead Christian Ministries, President of Peachtree Heights West Civic Association, Treasurer of Pembroke College Foundation, and a member of the Yale Law School Alumni Executive Committee. Jim is survived by his wife, Alleen; children: Susan Bratton McGonigle and Kevin McGonigle; James H. Bratton III and Vicky Vieth Bratton; Margaret Bratton Schilling and Andrew Schilling; and eight grandchildren: John McGonigle; Molly McGonigle; Will McGonigle; James H. Bratton, IV; Catherine Bratton; Charles Bratton; Emilie Schilling; and Hank Schilling. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund at the University of the South c/o University Advancement 735 University Ave., Sewanee, TN 37383. A memorial service will be held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Thursday, January 10th, at 1pm. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 11th in Sewanee, TN.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for James BRATTON

14 Entries

Nancy Caldwell

January 10, 2019

What a wonderful husband, dad, grandfather and friend. Jim Bratton was one of the finest man I've ever know. A true gentleman. He will be missed by many but oh what a wonderful life he had. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep your whole family in my prayers.

Nancy Caldwell

January 10, 2019

January 9, 2019

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our family goes back more than 60 years. There are so many fond memories. Alleen was the private secretary for my father, William A. Fisher, C&S Bank, in the late 1950's/early 1960's. I remember the day she told my father she found her beau to share the rest of her life with. She brought Jim to our house for dinner to meet him. Of course their life to be was a match made in Heaven. My memories go back to many visits to their first home on Rickenbacker Way off Roswell Rd. Then there were dart challenge competitions between Jim and me in our home on Glenridge Dr. There were dinners at my parent's home in Alpharetta with all the children when they were very young, and Christmas at Jim and Alleen's home on Muscogee Ave. And Susan's wedding. Many years have passed since those nostalgic years. My parents passed on years ago, communications became less frequent, but fond memories persist to this day. I am sorry Orysia and I cannot make the memorial. We are out town. Alleen, you and your children and your grand children are in our prayers for Jim's entrance
to his eternal life.
Billy and Orysia Fisher

January 9, 2019

Please accept my deep condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God give you the strength and power to cope with the loss and memories that will bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Isaiah 40:29

January 8, 2019

I worked as Mr. Bratton's secretary at Gambrell Russell in the mid-1970s. I have wonderful memories of my time working with him--his sense of humor, his gracious manners, and his patience with a 19 year working in her first city job. My condolences to Aileen and the rest of the family, but what a wonderful life he lived and how much he gave to the world. What a celebration of his life you will have!

Brenda Austin Mason
Austin, Texas (formerly Atlanta)

January 8, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Bratton. May the words at Isaiah 57:15 bring you comfort in your time of mourning.

Brenda Shepherd

January 8, 2019

Mr. Bratton was a warm, caring person. I grew up near Decherd, TN, where both he and his father were held in high esteem. When I moved to the Atlanta area and needed legal advice, his high school friends (he was between my mother and my aunt in high school) suggested I contact him. He treated me with the same respect and professionalism as he did his international clients. We need more people such as he.

Charlotte Lindeman

January 8, 2019

I have such fond memories of Mr. Bratton and the entire Bratton family from my days of youth, playing at their home on Muscogee Avenue. Mr. Bratton was always so warm and friendly, and had such a wonderful sense of humor. I remember him being a whiz at Yahtzee and other board games. I'll be holding all of the family in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Charlotte Craig Lindeman

January 8, 2019

To the family and friends please accept my condolences know that the God of all comfort feel your pain and sorrows. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the broken hearted and to comfort all who mourn.

PSALMS 46:1

January 8, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maarten van der Lande

January 8, 2019

I fondly remember the warmth and hospitality of Jim Bratton who together with his lovely wife Alleen welcomed us in their residence when we traveled to Atlanta on the occasion of the wedding of my brother Bernard to Deborah Clifton. Jim was a very nice person to be with and I shared with him the common interest in legal affairs, as we both had a career in the legal profession, but of course he was the senior and more experienced person, and I enjoyed listening to his stories and experiences.
The Van der Lande's will never forget Jim.
Our thoughts go to Alleen, and the children.

Maarten L.B. van der Lande

January 8, 2019

May the loyal love of God comfort the family and friends. Please accept my deepest condolences. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

January 8, 2019

Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowing that god cares for you. 1 peter5 : 6&7

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