Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Browdes Bratton

Browdes Bratton was a native of Gaston County, NC who was born on February 12, 1930 to the late Dolar and Annie Sanders Bratton. He transitioned from his earthly home on Tuesday; July 28, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, North Carolina.

Walk through viewing at the funeral home on Sunday; August 2, 2020 from 1 until 3

Graveside service on Monday; August 3, 2020 at Gaston Memorial Park at 10 a.m.

Masks are required at all services; will be live on Gregory Funeral Service Facebook at 10:00 on Monday

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May God bless the Bratton family during your time of beravement, Thomas and Selina Davie

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My uncle Browdes was very kindhearted and sometimes he could be comical.He would take me to Western Carolina to college, for free. We had some very interesting talks on that long drive. I will always keep those memories dear to my heart. He always told me "If you do good things for someone, good things will come back to you." Take you rest Uncle Browdes until we meet again. Your nephew Anthony Malker.

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WE extend our sincere condolences On behalf of the Watts Family of New Jersey, New York, Florida and North Carolina. Our memories of Browdes brings laughter and fun times spent with one of his best friends, our uncle Francis Hoffman. Browdes love of life and indefatigable devotion to his sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews was evident of his character to live life to the fullest. His presence will be missed by all those who knew and cherished his friendship. May the Bratton family derive comfort in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of his lord and savior. Robert and Charles Watts

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Our condolences to Grady Bratton, Ruby B.Alexander, Grace B. Bradshaw on the passing of their Beloved Brother Browdes Bratton and to all his Nieces and Nephews. The McNair Family

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Early in the morning the little red truck would pull up In front of my door. Uncle Browdes would toot the horn and yell, "Are you alright?" At the end of the day as the sun was going down and he was on his way back down the road home he would stop again and say, "I'm gonna take it on in now and if you need anything let me know. We would sit around many days and laugh until we cried about old times good and bad. I will truly miss my uncle Browdes and his kind heart and wonderful spirit. He loved all his nieces and nephews and often shared kind words about his favorite sister-in-law, my mother, Elmina lovingly known as "Brown." I will sincerely miss you Uncle Browdes. As he always use to say, "one day I am going to bridge the gap between heaven and earth. You will be greatly miss down here but I know you are up there singing in God's heavenly choir. Your Niece RoxAnne Bratton Booker

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My heart is sadden by the passing of my Uncle Browdes. His beautiful smile and wonderful singing voice shall always remain in my heart. As a little girl he assured me that every Red bird who landed in our tree was there to sing especially to me. His best times were spent sitting around talking and laughing with his brothers, Eddie, Grady and my father Roy. He loved singing in church and riding around Dallas in his pick-up truck. I will miss you Uncle Browdes. You may be gone from this earth but never from my heart. Rest in Peace. Your Loving Niece Gwendolyn Bratton Watts

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I am sad Uncle Browdes has crossed over. But, I am happy he has moved to his Heavenly Home. I will miss seeing him ride through the neighborhood, and having that occasional talk with him. Prayers and encouragement to his brother, my dad, Grady, and his two sisters, my Aunt Grace and Aunt Ruby. Gods grace to all his remaining family members. Nephew Glenn Bratton

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I will carry with me the great memories good times we all shared when we got together. Laughing at every word you said. You will be missed Uncle Browdes. But l know you are already walking the streets of gold making everyone laugh and telling them about a little small Town called Dallas NC. Until l see you again Rest in Paradise Your Great Niece Angela Malker-Stroud

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My condolences to Ruby, Grace and Grady on the passing of your dear Brother Browdes. We all grew up in and around the Dallas area,many wonderful memories of this great Family. Keeping you in Prayer The Wright Family

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Rev.2:10 Be faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life. Uncle Browdes, you've gained your crown..You were a man who I always thought moved so quietly.A gentle soul, you labored long and hard now victory is yours.Uncle B.B. as you are affectionately referred to by all of us,you may be absent among us but your memory will remain with us. Rest in your sweet sleep Uncle Browdes.Good night. Great-niece, Sanaca Bratton

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I will always remember my uncle Browdes as a happy person who loved to laugh and it was a very unusual laugh that he had you would always know it was him even before you saw him or before he entered the room and if it wasn't the laugh it was the humming or the singing of a hymn that would always bring a smile to your face. He and my dad(Roy) had a special bond and it was really lovely to watch. Browdes loved the Lord and he loved his siblings and all of his family in all actuality he just loved people. He had a motto to which he held steadfast and it was "Everybody Is Somebody" and he treated people as such You fought to the very end and your faith never wavered you ran the race and you finished the course..Rest With The Angels.. Niece,Connie

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To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. You will truly be missed but l will always have the memories of you driving around the corner to check on me. It was right after daddy died l would look up and see you in the driveway waving your hand, as if to say your daddy is gone but l am here and you will be OK. Thank you for through fond memories take your rest. Your niece Linda Malker

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Salam Walakium I extend my deepest sympathy to my Aunt Ruby, Aunt Grace and Uncle Grady in the lost of one of my favorite uncles the one and only, "Uncle BB" He always made my visit to Dallas one of laughter and joy. He was never short on jokes and tall tales about the many adventures of himself and his brothers. He will be missed but never forgotten. He is not gone. He is just away. Rest in Peace Uncle BB. Marc O. Watts

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Thank you so very much Uncle Browdes for supporting me all the way to the way to end. And showing us the importance of voting even at the age of 90. You will be miss. I am just a stranger here heaven is my home. Your great niece Stacey Malker-Thomas

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Fond memories of Daddy, Uncles Eddie, Browdes and Grady as they would gather at 502 remembering the good old days, laughing and enjoying a quick nap, as only brothers can do. Browdes, aka Uncle B.B. has only slipped into the next room. We will still call you by your name- We will speak of you always- Laugh as only you could make us laugh- Rest in Sweet Holy Peace Niece, Delores

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Browdes Bratton aka Uncle B.B. You will be truly missed but never forgotten. We will have many memories of your quick wit and your great sense of humor. Until we meet again. Love, your sister Grace, nephew Michael, niece Stephanie.

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