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Glenn Bratcher Obituary
Glenn E."P-nut" Bratcher, 78, of Leitchfield, died Tuesday, Jan.12, 2016, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
He was born on July 14, 1937, in Louisville. He was the son of Estill and Hazel Ford Bratcher.
Glenn was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Leitchfield. He graduated from Clarkson High School, Class of 1955, then began work at Mid-Valley Pipeline. He began work at Ford Motor Co. in Louisville in December 1964, and retired after 30 years of service in September 1994.
Glenn was an avid hunter and fisherman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his wife, Laverne Willis Bratcher;son Kevin Bratcher (Regina) of Leitchfield; daughter-in-law Patty Bratcher of Leitchfield; grandsons Ryan Bratcher (Erin) of Leitchfield and Seth Bratcher (Sierra) of Smiths Grove; great-grandson Hunter Bratcher; sister Faye Lively (Charles) of Florida; brother Eugene Bratcher (Pauline) of Clarkson; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Keith Bratcher; and two brothers, Larry and Roy Bratcher.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the First Baptist Church in Leitchfield Family Life Center. Burial will be in Leitchfield Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield, and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Leitchfield Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leitchfield First Baptist Church Bus Fund.
Condolence may be made in the guestbook at www.dermittfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Glenn Bratcher
April 17, 2016
WE ARE TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS. MAY THE BIBLE VERSE AT JOB 33:25 BRING THE FAMILY COMFORT WHEN SOON OUR LOVE ONES WILL BE RESTORED TO A YOUTHFUL VIGOR.
March 27, 2016
May the hope of everlasting life as stated at John 17:3 bring you comfort
February 22, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss and wish to send my sincere condolences to your family at this very sorrowful time. May drawing close to God in prayer bring you comfort and peace knowing that he cares for you. 1 Pet 5:7.
ADM
February 9, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
ADM
February 9, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 3, 2016
To the family during this most difficult time of loss, please take comfort in these words found in the book of HOSEA 13:14
February 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. What a good long life Glenn enjoyed. Many cannot say the same. He was one of those especially strong. Ps. 90:10
A. M.
January 18, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Sheila Woosley
January 15, 2016
LaVerne, you know our thoughts and love are with you,Sheila and Harry
Brenda Osentoski
January 15, 2016
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. May your hearts find comfort in God's promise for the future. John 6:40
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