CLEATON – Tommy Edward Bratcher, 71, of Cleaton, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 6:35 a.m. at his residence. Born June 18, 1952, in Muhlenberg County, he was maintenance foreman at Central Pallet Mills, where he had worked for 53 years. He was also a member of Central City Church of Christ. Mr. Bratcher was a graduate of Drakesboro High School Class of 1971. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, and working on his cars and trucks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Iona Bratcher.
Survivors include his children, Shane (Jackie) Bratcher, Ashley (Nicolas) Bratcher, and Kendrick (Kitta) Bratcher; grandchildren, Mark, Maria, Jack, Shealyn, and Josie; brothers, Bobby Bratcher, Mike Bratcher, and Timmy Bratcher; and sisters, Diane Miller and Brenda Mayes.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Mr. Bob Edlin officiating. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
