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Brian Bratcher Obituary

Brian W. Bratcher

47, of Indianapolis, passed away July 14, 2013. He was born in Indianapolis on August 24, 1965. Brian was a driver for Pizza Hut. He loved playing music on his guitar and working with his computers. Visitation will be Thursday, July 18th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel , 5377 E. Washington St. with funeral services 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19th. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Bratcher; father, Larry Bratcher; brother, Mike Bratcher (Carol) and nephew, Aidan Bratcher. http://www.shirleybrothers.com.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jul. 17, 2013.

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Debi Daily

July 28, 2013

i'm so sorry for your loss. I just learned this morning of Brian's passing. I worked with him maybe 27 years ago at Pizza Hut. I hadn't seen him in years but have fond memories of our friendship years ago. He was far too young.

John Watts

July 19, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss . May God be with you guys. Brian was good friend . I had not seen him for a while. I didn't find out until 2:30pm Friday afternoon.

Brent & Bev Summers

July 19, 2013

Sharon, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept our apology for not coming to the funeral home. We don't take the Star and didn't realize until today (Friday July 19th at 10:15 AM about the service.
Brian was so young, I can't fathom how hard this must be for you. We love you and are available for anything you need.

Brent & Bev

July 19, 2013

So sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers to your family.
Charles E. Hall (Butch)

Dawn McMahon

July 18, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

Mack Williams

July 18, 2013

To my family, May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Brian gets to enjoy the peace & serenity with those we've lost so far...
~Love,Mackenzie

Sydney Atkinson

July 17, 2013

Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your Brother. Sydney Atkinson

July 17, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

July 17, 2013

Bratcher Family,
So sorry for your loss.

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