Gary W. Bratton

October 31, 1944 - January 15, 2021

Gary W. Bratton, 76 passed away January 15, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Gary was born October 31, 1944 in Arkansas City, KS to William Wade and Hellen Marie (Tower) Bratton. He was a longtime resident of Carthage and worked in all aspects of trucking, including truck driver. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Carthage and a member of American Legion Post #202 in Columbia, MO. He also served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. Gary was united in marriage to Jan Bratton on December 2, 2006 in Springfield, MO; she survives. Gary is also survived by four sons, Tony Bratton of Wylie, TX, Craig Bratton in Ashland, MO, Brian Bratton (Yolanda) of Chicago, IL and Michael Bratton (Kristen) of Marietta, GA; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Masks are required for both events. Burial will be at Good Shepherd Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.