Mr. Woodrow Floyd Bratcher, 73, of McMinnville, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. He was born Oct. 14, 1949, in McMinnville, was a retired foreman with Martin Crating Company, a Baptist by faith, and enjoyed antiquing and running his antique store. Mr. Bratcher was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie Woodrow and Bessie Emma Boren Bratcher; son, Floyd Dewayne Bratcher; brother, Freddie Bratcher; and granddaughter, Jasilyn Fults. 

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Anna (Tom) Porter and Nichole Fults (Joe Clark); brothers, James (Elaine) Bratcher and Roger (Geneva) Bratcher; sisters, Anna (Earnest) Martin and Louise Womack; grandchildren, Ashley Stephens, Tyler McClure, Devin McClure, Jackilyn Fults, Jerrica Fults, Nevaeh Fults and Hayden Clark; and great grandson, Owen Stephens. Several nieces, nephews, family members, and friends also surviving.

A memorial and celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 20, 2023