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1944 Jerry 2022

Jerry Lee Bratcher

May 11, 1944 — February 24, 2022

Jerry Lee Bratcher was born May 11, 1944 in Waynesboro, TN the son of the late Walter Lee and Nettie Evelyn Watson Bratcher. He was united in marriage to Linda Ann Coates on July 10, 1964. Mr. Bratcher was a Diesel Mechanic for General Truck Sales & Service in Memphis, TN and was a member of the Houston Baptist Church for 33 years. Mr. Bratcher departed this life on February 24, 2022 in Waynesboro, TN at the age of 77 years, 9 months, and 13 days.

He is survived by his wife Linda Ann Coates Bratcher of Waynesboro, TN; a son, Shayne (Nikki) Bratcher of Linden, TN; two daughters, Leigh Ann Staggs of Clifton, TN, and Lisa Staggs of Waynesboro, TN; thirteen grandchildren, Heather Davis, Holly Tuck, Michael Kilzer, Triston (Karly) Bratcher, Shalayna (Chase) Camfield, Dylan (Chloe) Berry, Bailey Staggs, Carlie Staggs, Tucker Staggs, Brody Staggs, Alyssa Weber, Aubree Weber, August Keeton; 12 great-grandchildren; three sister-in-laws, Christine Bratcher, Paulette Bratcher, and Mary Morgan; and multiple nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bratcher was preceded in death by a son, Layne Bratcher; five brothers, J.W. Bratcher, Bob Bratcher, Ab Bratcher, John Bratcher, and Earl Bratcher; and a sister, Betty Brown.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Waynesboro, TN.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Waynesboro, TN, with Shayne Bratcher and Greg Eaton officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery at Collinwood, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors assisting the family.

Pallbearers: Michael Kilzer, Dylan Berry, Triston Bratcher, Chase Camfield, Peyton Bratcher, and Colin Bratcher.
Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Bratcher, Greg Bratcher, John Brown, Dwayne Brown, and Ronald Brown.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, February 26, 2022

5:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

104 West Hill Street, Waynesboro, TN 38485

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Visitation

Sunday, February 27, 2022

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

104 West Hill Street, Waynesboro, TN 38485

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Funeral Services

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

104 West Hill Street, Waynesboro, TN 38485

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Interment

Sunday, February 27, 2022

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