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1953

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2024

James Bratcher Obituary

Reverend James Bratcher, Sr. Obituary

Reverend James Earl Bratcher, Sr., 71 of Florissant, Missouri passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Man of God. He loved family and proclaiming God's gospel. Rev. Bratcher, Sr. was an educator and inventor. He loved people and learning. He would often say "Only what you do for Christ counts!"

A Public Viewing will occur on Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Celebration of Life will start at 5:07 p.m. All services will be held at Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Belt Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63112.

Interment will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Processional will be leaving from Baucom's Life Celebration Center at 8:30 a.m.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from May 20 to May 21, 2024.

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Kenneth & Lisa Perry and family

May 21, 2024

I pray you all´s strength in the Lord, during this trying time, our condolences to your family

Stephanie Medearis

May 21, 2024

My deepest condolences Mrs. Bratcher, Heavy, Allison and Alex...I love you guys so much. Loved the way Rev. Bratcher preached and proclaimed Christ and His Holy Word. Your family will always be a favorite of mine. Always, kind, loving, fun and funny! Continued prayers of comfort, direction and peace for you all. God bless you! Love, Lyn & Stephanie Medearis (Jones-Mt. Bethel)

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May

26

Service

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

1600 Belt Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63112

May

26

Celebration of Life

5:7 p.m.

Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

1600 Belt Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63112

May

28

Interment

9:30 a.m.

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

2900 Sheridan Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125

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