Graveside memorial services for Michael Bratton, 62, of Chandler, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Judson Cemetery, 2038 FM 1844, Longview, Texas, 75605.
Mr. Bratton passed away August 26, 2021 in Chandler.
Michael David Bratton was born September 20, 1958 in Dallas, the son of James Lawrence Bratton and Peggy Jo (Taylor) Bratton. He graduated from Lindale High School in 1976 and served in the United States Marine Corp thereafter, where he was stationed in Okinawa. Michael received an associate degree in Petroleum Engineering from Tyler Junior College. He spent a career working in Dallas and East Texas in the elevator industry and was a member of the Local 21 Union. Michael enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the guitar and motorcycles. He will be remembered as the life of the party- funny and brutally honest.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Lawrence Bratton; brother, James Norris Bratton and sister, Debbie Goss.
Survivors include mother, Peggy Bratton of Tyler; son, Cody Bratton and wife Keri of Canton; daughter, Autumn Dotson and husband Preston of Flint; grandchildren, Maddox Boone Bratton, Parker Michelle Bratton; and partner, Cori Lloyd.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Chandler Memorial Funeral Home family.