Jimmy G. Bratcher Obituary (1948 - 2017)

Jimmy Glenn Bratcher, 69, of Heyworth and formerly of Lexington, passed away at 11:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Heartland Healthcare, Normal. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4-6 p.m. Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 18884 US Hwy 150, Bloomington, IL 61704. Remembrances will be shared at 5 p.m., followed by light refreshments. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses. He was born June 2, 1948 in Bloomington, a son of Oscar and Maedell Barrett Bratcher. He was married to Beverly Cooperider. Surviving are four children, Justin (Tonya) Bratcher of Lexington, Preston Bratcher of Arvada, CO, Lyndsey (Troy) Thorne of Bloomington and Krystina Bratcher of Lexington; three grandchildren, Emilee, Brynnlee and Logan Bratcher; his mother, Maedell Bratcher of Normal; three siblings, Jo Sherrill of Bloomington, Jack (Carol) Bratcher of Joliet and Cathy Crow of Heyworth; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Kenny Crow and Steve Bratcher; and a niece, Kelly Crow.Jimmy was a tool and die maker by trade and was a talented handyman. He enjoyed Westerns (especially John Wayne), boating, fishing and time spent outdoors walking his dogs. He was active in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses. Jimmy will be remembered for his ability to make quick friends with anyone and his love of conversation.