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Robert Bratcher Obituary
His lifetime of ministry began as a sixteen-year-old preaching in rural churches around Lubbock, took him to China as a missionary preacher, then to El Paso, Texas where he started and served at Mountain View Baptist Church for sixteen years. God's call on his life brought him to Odessa in 1970 to Crescent Park Baptist Church where he served faithfully until his retirement in 1996. Having made Odessa his home, his love for its people and his pastoral heart led him to start Mission Dorado Baptist Church where he served as senior pastor and pastor emeritus until his death. All in all, he was the shepherd of three spiritual flocks for sixty-eight years. Outside of his ministry as "Brother Bob", he invested himself in his family and his animals.
Bob is survived by his wife Carolyn McAdams Bratcher; daughter Rebecca Sutton and husband Robert E. Sutton Jr.; son Robert L. Bratcher Jr. and wife Julie Bratcher; daughter Regina George and husband Mitchell George; daughter Ramona Griffin and husband Michael Griffin; twenty grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and a host of brothers and sisters in Christ.
Visitation will be Friday, January 13 at Mission Dorado Baptist Church from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with funeral services on Saturday, January 14 at 9:30 am at Mission Dorado. Interment will be in Plainview, Texas at 4:00 pm on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Mission Dorado Baptist Church. We would like to express our appreciation to Monty Howard of Bailey Howard Funeral Home in Clyde, Texas, for his loving care of our "Grandbob" in our time of need.
Online condolences may be made at https://www.bailey-howardfuneralhome.com
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Isela Hines
August 5, 2023
Carol, I remember one time that was so funny. We were at fellowship hall, playing games. One of the games was the husbands had to get behind a big white panel with holes. The husbands stuck their noses in the holes and the wives had to figure out which one was her husband. You knew his nose right away and went up and twisted it. After babysitting for you one night, I named my oldest daughter Regina.
Shirley Kennedy Adams
April 24, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. I have so many memories and guidance from Brother Bratcher from Mountain View Baptist Church. He most always attended our youth functions, especially Valentines, and was always available for Guidance whether wanted or not, Brother Bob married my husband and I in 1962, and we are still together. I remember the guidance he gave before he married us and it has always been remembered and our guide along with Jesus.
Martha Lucas
January 30, 2023
I was a member of Crescent Park when Bro Bob and Carol and family rolled into town, we were instant friends, like everyone else he met, I have loved and respected him for years. He will be missed at Permian Football games and always stopping to tell me hello as he walked to his seat.
Go Mojo Bob. You took a piece of my heart.
Joe-Oralia Castelo
January 25, 2023
Reverend Bob's family Our condolences and prayers are with you Ms. Carolyn and family at this time, We will always remember his smile and always keeping all of us in line at the Mojo games, his seats were next to us at the stadium , that is how we met Mr. Bob and his family he was always caring , friendly [ one of his grandson and granddaughter were always with him ] hope you remember us Thinking of you Blessing Joe and Oralia Castelo from EL Paso
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Julia
January 16, 2023
Brother Bob was my favorite Reverend. He was one of the kindest men I have ever met and so tender-hearted. He sure knew how to keep your attention when listening to his sermons and it was obvious that he believed every word he said.I can´t imagine how many lives he touched over the years.
Moore Family
January 14, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Our condolences and prayers are with you at this time. Moore Family
Risa Craig
January 13, 2023
What a beautiful tribute to an amazing man. My family and I loved Brother Bob I can remember him from the time I was 8yrs old. He was part of my life for 50 years. Always a prayer and a hug away. He performed my grandfather's, my father's and my mother's services. Baptized me and and married me off. He made tons of hospital visits for my daughter and many of my family members. He was truly a servant of God. Sending much love, hugs and prayers for the Bratcher family.
Risa Glenn Craig
Jo Ann Grape
January 13, 2023
Brother Bob was Amy pastor for many years and helped me through some tough times. We discussed gardening many times at HEB when we were supposed to be grocery shopping. Truly a servant of Gof and a wonderful friend. He will truly be missed!!
Cynthia A Miles
January 12, 2023
Brother Bob Was one of the best pastors We had. He knew his Bible and lived it. He was caring and always had a bright smile. Sincerely Cynthia A Miles
Judy Goodwin
January 12, 2023
Special friend and wonderful pastor. Married my husband (Bud Goodwin) and me at Mt. View Baptist Church in 1957. Came to Lubbock in 2017 to do the Homegoing services for Bud. Praying for Carol and family.
Judy Goodwin
January 12, 2023
Too memories and special times. A very special friend who married the love of my life (Bud Goodwin) in 1957, and did the Homegoing services for Bud 3/24/2017. Many hugs and prayers for Carol and family. Judy Goodwin, 2806-67th Street, Lubbock, TX 79413
Dan Taylor
January 12, 2023
A great Father and friend to all. The time we floated to church on Dyer street in the Volkswagen bug.
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