1945
2014
James “Jim” W. Bratten, Jr. aka: “BUBBA”, 68, of Pittsville passed Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his home surrounded by the love of his life Lydia and his children. Born August 22, 1945 he was preceded in death by his parents James W. Bratten, Sr. and Evelyn Powell Bratten.
Jim attended Pittsville High School and then served in the United States Army National Guard. He worked with thoroughbred horses at Riddle Farm and Winfields Farms as a handler and groomer. He worked with the 1964 Kentucky Derby Winner Northern Dancer and many other champions. He later worked at the Feed and Grain Mill for Perdue for eighteen years. He retired from Adkins Co. where he worked as a truck driver and delivery man for twenty years. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and a diehard Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and NASCAR fan. He was an honorary Wicomico County Deputy Sherriff and a past member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lydia Bratten; five children, Diane Basner, Harry (Crystal) Kinsell, Lydia Kinsell, James W. Bratten, IV, and James W. Bratten, III; six grandchildren, Dana (Jason) Basner, Dominic Kurtz, Tyler Kinsell, Stephen James Kurtz, Tori Kinsell, and Dustin Bratten; his dog who was like a son, Blizzard “Mr. Boogles” Bratten; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son-in-law, Glenn Basner, brother, William H. Bratten; sisters, Gale Sue Bratten and Ellen Parker; mother-in-law, Melba J. Price; and sister-in-law, Dottie Herbert. The family would like to thank his two special nurses, Jeanine and Jonelle for all of the care given to Bubba.
A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1PM at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury. Rev. Tom Bunting will officiate. Interment will follow in Pittsville Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 6PM-8PM and Saturday from 12PM-1PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Bubba to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.
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June 5, 2014
June 4, 2014
Blitz Bratten
I miss you daddy!! I wuff you!!!
your son,
"Mr. Boogles"
June 4, 2014
Lydia Kinsell
Daddy, I miss you so much. There's not a moment that goes by that Im not thinking about you... I miss you greeting me when I walk through the door in the evening, but I know your with me in spirit... until we meet again someday. you will always be my daddy....I love you!
June 4, 2014
Lydia Kinsell
June 2, 2014
Joyce Durham
Remembering Mr. James, when he would be waiting in The Country House parking lot for Lydia to get off work. I would wave to him as I left and sometime give him a cupcake or cookie left over from our goodies.,he would smile.
May 31, 2014
Stephen James Kurtz
My grandfather was the best man I ever knew!! He knew how to get you to smile and he was always there's for me and my brother. I love him like a father. And he will always be in my heart.
May 16, 2014
Chrissy(& JW) Theodore
dad,
sure gonna miss ya & our "special" times together(watching westerns & cleaning the pool,no ruff housing, remember?)Never knew anyone like ya, you were my second dad. We'll see each other again & ya big lug you better have a big fluffy cloud for me to land on or we're gonna have words.
May 15, 2014
Linda & Gary Cornelius
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for strength for all of you in this time of sorrow. Your faith in the Lord will see you thru and your church family will be here for you. Hold on to knowing you will see him again in Heaven. Sending you our love and prayers.
May 14, 2014
Ken & Pat Pusey
Lydia and kids,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
May 14, 2014
Suzy Thomas
You are all in my prayers. Thank God that you have such a strong relationship with our Lord. And we know we are all precious in his eyes, and he will be by your side as you travel the upcoming road.
May 14, 2014
Tom Lynch
Sorry to hear about Bubba hope he RIP
May 13, 2014
Doug & Teresa Ruark
So sorry to hear that Bubba has passed. I have some great memories with him. RIP Bubba, until we meet again You will be greatly missed. Prayers to the family.
May 13, 2014
Vicki Cox
So sorry to hear of my cousin's death, I always called him Junior. May God be with the family @ this difficult time.
May 13, 2014
Joy & Alton Foskey
To the family we are so sorry for your lost. We pray that God be with you in your special time of need. Praying for peace and understanding.
May 13, 2014
thinking of you, knowing you have a hard road ahead, he will be missed, our love and prayers. love Lynne and family
May 13, 2014
Dawn Robinson
RIP Uncle Jimmy! We love you! You will be greatly missed!
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