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CARL BRATCHER Obituary

A Celebration of Life Service for Carl Henry Bratcher, 58, of Bunnell, who passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011 at his home on Deen Road, will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Pellicer Community Center located at 1380 CR 2007 in Bunnell. The family is providing BBQ and asks that you bring a covered dish or dessert along with your favorite memory. Henry was born on June 5, 1952, in St. Augustine, Florida to the late Charlotte White and Carl Bratcher. He was a Veteran of the US Army and served in Korea. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Fairbanks, Alaska where he lived out his frontier dreams. He worked for the City of Fairbanks for over twenty years. He retired and moved home to Bunnell in 2003. Henry is survived by his daughters, Michelle Hair, Kellie Pierce, and Elissa Bratcher; his grandson, Todd Williams; and two granddaughters, Shealynn Stokley and Aaliyah Rhodes; his beloved nephews, T.J. Bratcher, Chad Bratcher and Michael John Bratcher; and his niece, Rebecca Bratcher. Additional survivors include his three brothers, Tommy Bratch-er, Johnny Bratcher and Joe Bratcher.; his five great-nephews and two great-nieces. Henry also had many dear and close friends. Henry will be remembered for his sense of humor, love of music and all things Southern. Arrangements and cards can be delivered to the home of T.J. and Michelle Bratcher at 500 Atlas St., Bunnell, FL 32110.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Mar. 14, 2011.

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Joe & Valerie Hendricks

March 15, 2020

We want to send our condolences to the family. We're so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.

Wanda (Reynolds) Hamm

March 18, 2011

When God takes a loved one he leaves a gift...the gift of memories. May your cherished memories help you during this most difficult time.

Rick & Jan Powalski

March 17, 2011

We were Henry's neighbor & friends in Two Rivers.Rick worked with Henry for the City.Our condolences to Michelle & Elissa and the whole Bratcher family. Our thoughts are with you.

Kathy McCort-Walston

March 17, 2011

I met Henry while going to BHS in 8th grade. He was always fun to be around,always smiling and jokeing around,he and his brother Tommy I remember. I'am so sorry for you loss. Henry was and alway will be loved & missed dearly. God Bless you all.

alan jones

March 17, 2011

Henry ,I will forever miss you. A.J.

Valerie Hawn

March 15, 2011

Johnny, Joe and all the family - so sorry about your brother. I met Henry about 15 years ago. I knew in a second it was Johnny and Joe's brother. He was such a sweetheart. May God Bless.

Valerie Hawn

Sadye Mckenzie Austin

March 15, 2011

I remember Henry. When we were kids we played together many times. I am glad he had a wonderful life. sorry to hear of his death.

William Carlisle

March 15, 2011

To the Bratcher, my heart felt best wishes in your time of grief. All the best

Linda Dewey

March 15, 2011

I was so sorry to read about "Ole Henry" this morning in the paper. I enjoyed many years working with him at city hall. We shared many laughs. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I know he's smiling down on all of you!

March 15, 2011

Johnny, Joe and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love you!!
Janet King

Patricia Rackliff

March 15, 2011

I carry fond memories of Henry from a young boy to adult hood . He was a loving giving person and always told me how much my Dad meant to him they are together now we miss you Henry you are a dear soul.Love Patsy (Lingold0Rackliff

Janet Haines-Newton

March 14, 2011

My condolences to all the family. Carl was a memorable classmate at BHS. May God comfort you as only He can.

Charles and Mona Dodgen

March 14, 2011

To the family of Henry Bratcher;
Charles and I are so sorry for your loss. Henry was always fun to be around and he did love to talk - about anything at all. We enjoyed our conversations and hope you always have fond memories of Henry.

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