Frank Bratcher

He was born on September 25, 1941 to the late Guy and Ora Lee Bratcher. Frank spent his life in the service of others. He was the epitome of a “school man.” He retired from Jackson-Madison County Schools, with 36 years of service as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. After his retirement in 2000, he turned a hobby of photography into a second career, capturing weddings, special events, and school portraits. He was a loving husband, awesome dad, caring grandfather, wonderful uncle, and faithful friend.

For his entire adult life, Frank was a faithful member of Forest Heights United Methodist Church, serving on numerous committees and teaching Sunday School for decades. He was a graduate of Lambuth College and Memphis State University.

Throughout his life, Bratcher was active in Civitan, Gideons International, Christian Motorcycle Association, and a board member at the Care Center.

Frank was preceded in death by his father and mother, Guy and Ora Lee Bratcher (Foust); wife, Wanda Jane Bratcher; sister, Elaine Bratcher Pryor (Charles).

Survived by his son, Dave Bratcher (Julie); grandchildren Gracie and Bennett; nephew, Guy Pryor (Jessica) and their two children, Clara and Lucy.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Forest Heights United Methodist Church with funeral services following at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers to serve Bill Taylor, Paul Finney, Cary Vaughn, Tony Morelli, Brian Laskaris, Dewain Riley, Casey McCallum, and Cy Young.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be sent to: Forest Heights UMC, 863 W. Forest Ave, Jackson, TN 38301, The Care Center, 351 N. Liberty St, Jackson, TN 38301, or the Hospice House of West Tennessee, 74 Directors Row, Jackson, TN 38305.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgeASmithandSons.com for the Bratcher family.