Charles Henry Edward BRATCHER

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Charles Henry Edward Bratcher, age 75, was born March 18, 1933 and died March 13, 2009 at his residence following an extended illness. The retired owner of Bratcher's Nursery and a member of the Bethany Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Henry and Vassie Fields Bratcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Charlotte Ann Bratcher; sisters, Lillie Mae Bratcher and Henrietta Bratcher and daughter-in-law, Brenda Bratcher. He was married to Wilma Rhea Bratcher of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Tony Lee Bratcher and Gary Michael Bratcher both of McMinnville; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry Denise and Duane Pritchett of McMinnville; three grandchildren, Laura (Jonathan) Barnes, Evan Pritchett and Samantha Pritchett all of McMinnville; step-grandchildren, Eric (Daffy) Self and Kerry (Cissie) Self both of McMinnville; step-great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jessie and Tyler self and Ethan Price and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009 in High's Chapel with David Costello officiating. Burial followed in the Brick House Cemetery.