Billy Bob Bratton, 95, of Higginsville, died February 13, 2025 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House.
He was born July 1, 1929 in Johnson County, to Roy and Mattie (Matthews) Bratton.
He married Thelma Bailey. She precedes him in death.
Billy Bob grew up in the area around Fayetteville and graduated from Farmer’s School. He joined the Army in 1951. After his honorable discharge, he helped his dad on the farm. He worked for a while at Unitog in Warrensburg, and then started a long career in maintenance at UCM. He continued to keep cattle and enjoyed the farm life. He was a quiet, to-himself person and liked jigsaw puzzles and chocolate.
He is also preceded in death by a brother, Dudley Bratton; and a nephew, Keith Bratton.
He is survived by: Three Step-daughters, a Special Grandaughter (that he helped raise): Jenniffer Martinez and her 5 children, a Nephew: Bruce Bratton, a Niece: Barb Wonderly, and several Great Nieces and Nephews
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 8th at 10:30 am at the Oak Grove Community Church south of Higginsville. Visitation will be one hour prior. He will be buried in the church Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Luke’s Hospice House or Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.kaiserwiegers.com