Celebration of Life: William Earl Bratcher, 1945 – 2024

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William Earl Bratcher.

William Earl Bratcher was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma in 1945. In 1963, at 18 years of age, William married Rebecca Smith, with whom he spent 61 wonderful years.

During his time, William worked hard for his wife and three children through employment at three different cement plants. William expanded his work knowledge through learning the welding trade, where he joined the carpenter's union as a millwright. For the next 27 years, this hardworking man plied his trade all across California helping to build power plants until the age of 64.

William was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle rider, but also loved to fish, and throw a few dollars on the gambling tables every month right up to his 77th year. William was a great husband, father and grandfather. If anyone knew him well, they would know that his grandkids were his pride and joy. William is survived by his wife, Rebecca; his children, Stephanie, Shawn and Brandi; and his beloved grandchildren.

God Rest His Soul.