Roger Lanham Bratcher, 80, of Nebo, KY passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his residence.
He was born July 29, 1944, in Dawson Springs, KY, to the late Virgil H. Bratcher and Mary Lanham Bratcher. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Alma Wyatt; and his two brothers, Danny Bratcher Sr. and Virgil E. Bratcher Sr.
Roger was a member of Silent Run Baptist Church. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW Lodge in Uniontown, KY. He retired from Island Creek Coal Company in Providence. After his retirement, he enjoyed tending to his garden in addition to reading. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rita Phelps Bratcher of Nebo; two daughters, Stacey (Richard Daugherty) Bratcher of Nebo, and Beth (Jim) Edwards of Edmond, OK; one son, Jeffrey (Robin Unverzagt) Bratcher of Havelock, NC; one brother, David (Cindy) Bratcher of Madisonville, KY; seven grandchildren, Jacob Edwards of Oklahoma City, OK, Jenna Edwards of Edmond, OK, Taitt Bratcher of Owensboro, KY, Kaden Daugherty of Madisonville, Madison Stone of Max Meadows, VA, Damian Bratcher of North Carolina, and Audra Jean Bratcher of Havelock, NC; and three great grandchildren, Ariah, Paisley, and Lilith.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday March 29, 2025, at Silent Run Baptist Church with Jamey Daugherty officiating.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour Saturday at the church.
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