Funeral services for Billy J. Bratcher, 78, of Smithville, were held May 27 at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. David Lawson officiated with burial following in Banks Cemetery.   
Mr. Bratcher passed away May 25 at his residence. He was a farmer and affiliated with Old Fashion Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie and Minnie Harman Bratcher; a son, Milton Bratcher; two brothers, J.P. and Jr. Bratcher; and two sisters, Clara Mae Armour and Sybal Lawson. 
Survivors include his his wife of 58 years, Gracie Bratcher; two sisters, Naomi and Dixie Underhill of McMinnville and Elsie Campbell of Smithville; four grandchildren, Jimmy and Ashley Martin of Dowelltown, Jennifer and Nelson Davis, Chris and Lola Martin, and Allen and Roberta Wilkerson, all of Smithville; eight great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Cynthia Bratcher of Smithville; a sister-in-law, Mai Nell and Carlon Melton of Smithville; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers included Jose Garcia, Jimmy Martin, Chris Martin, John Armour, Garry Davis and Nelson Davis.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
May 30, 2012
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