David Ronald Bratton Sr.

Dave was born August 11, 1943, to Albert and Cora Bratton in Mulberry. He grew up between Mulberry and Kansas City, KS, and attended Wyndotte High School. He then enlisted into the U.S. Army in March 1961 and served until March 1964.

Following his discharge, Dave worked various jobs which took him to different states. He returned to Kansas City and hired on with the Union Pacific Fruit Express then was transferred to North Platte in 1983. He worked for the railroad until retirement.

Dave was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He was also active in the Civil Air Patrol in both Kansas City and North Platte. Dave will always be remembered as an avid fan of "beer thirty".

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Daniel and wife, Dee; his brother, Albert; sister, Ijuana and husband Mac Baber; and his son, Albert.

Dave is survived by his wife, Mary; his children, David, Jr. (Sarah) Bratton of Gladstone, MO, and Dennis Bratton of Galena, IL; daughters, Christina (Gene) Clark of Liberty, MO, and Gina (Jeff) Haws of North Platte; daughter-in-law, Amy Bratton of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Amber, Tenesha, Brendon, Elizabeth, Lexi, Victoria, David, Daniel, Michael, Stephanie, and Aidan; great-grandchildren, Tallin, Avery, Nicole, Evie, Ava, Alex, Tyson, Jr., Tylee, and Tyvon; and many other family members.

Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Dyer Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren, AR. Arrangements in Nebraska were under the direction of Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, NE.

Memorial contributions may be made to a veteran's support group of the donor's choice.