William Grady Bratton

William Grady Bratton, 80, departed from this life on Nov. 22, 2023, in Jonesboro. He was born Oct. 22, 1943, in Blytheville to the late Alva Bratton and Melba Bratton. William was a retired factory worker and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded by his parents, Alva and Melba Bratton; his beloved wife, Judy Bratton; brother, Leroy Bratton; and two sisters, Betty Uselton and Wanda Sue Chairs.

William leaves to cherish his memories four sons, Shannon (Tracy) Bratton of Fayettville, Joe (Harvetta) Pate of Tennessee, John (Barbara) Pate of Gosnell and James (Gary Pucket) Pate of Sheridan; three daughters, Aleda (Walter) Whitmise of Sheridan, Pam (Robert) Falcinelli of Fayettville and Donna (Tony) Hatfield of Sheridan; two sisters, Janie (Cliff) Luttrell of Blytheville and Nancy Caveney of Jonesboro; as well as six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 25, at Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville from 9-10 a.m. with the funeral services to follow. Bro. Bobby McDaniel will be officiating. Interment will be held at Elmwood Cemetery.

Wilson Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.