Vernon Paul Bratcher, Sr.

Vernon Paul Bratcher, Sr., of Batesville, MS, age 77, left this life to join the Lord on November 30, 2024. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Donna Faye Bratcher. He is also survived by his sons, Vernon Paul Bratcher, Jr. and his wife Wanda Bratcher, Edward Jay “EJ” Bratcher and his wife Pam Bratcher, and Charles Dwayne Bratcher and his wife Anita Bratcher. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Candice, Amanda, Dwayne, Ashley, Zane Surrette, and Riley Fortner, and his great-grandchildren, Kaydence, Isaac, Porter, Weston, Waylon, and Hudson. 

Vernon was a faithful servant of Christ at First Faith Baptist Church in Batesville, MS. He spent many years serving his community as an appliance repairman. Vernon proudly served in the United States Air Force. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at First Faith Baptist Church, 3254 Sardis Lake Dr., Batesville, MS. The family will begin receiving visitors at 12:00 PM and the service will begin at 1:00 PM.

Please continue to pray for Vernon’s family in the days and weeks ahead.