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CORNELIOUS BRACKENS, a devoted father and cherished friend, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 82. Born on August 23, 1942, in Fairfield, Texas, he grew up with a strong sense of family and community that would shape his character throughout his life.
Friends and loved ones are invited to pay their respects during a viewing scheduled for January 22, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Golden Gate Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas. The funeral service will take place the following day, January 23, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM, also at Golden Gate Funeral Home.
CORNELIOUS BRACKENS will be missed dearly, but his legacy of love, hard work, and caring spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
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