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Bratcher, John B. View/Sign Guest Book BRATCHER, JOHN B., 84, of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009. He was a retired district manager for National Life & Accident Insurance Co., a 60 year Mason, a member of Masonic Valley Lodge #511, Cloverleaf Baptist Church, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Bratcher; and his brother, Gilbert Bratcher. Survivors include his wife of over 61 years, Betsy Tinsley Bratcher; his children, Jim Bratcher and Ann Downard (Bud); four grandchildren; two step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his brother, W. D. Bratcher; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cloverleaf Baptist Church, 4401 Manslick Road, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 4-8 p.m. Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, and after 11 a.m. Tuesday at his Church. Memorial gifts may be made to Hosparus, Hospice of Okeechobee, FL or to his church.