Terrance Edward Bratcher

Terrance Edward Bratcher, son of the late William and Julia (Jeffers) Bratcher who entered this world on March 11, 1939, was born at home in Sudlersville, MD. He was the seventh of eight children. His earthly journey spanned over 84 years. To God be the Glory. On June 14, his 54th Wedding Anniversary, Terrance fell asleep into the arms of his Lord and Savior at Bay Health Medical Center, Dover, DE, after assuring his family that “everything was going to be alright.” Terry, as he was affectionately called, attended the one room Schoolhouse at Dudley’s Corner as a child and eventually graduated from Kennard High School in Centreville, MD, Class of 1957. He worked various retail jobs in Wilmington, DE, before joining Laborers Local 199. After being drafted in the U.S. Army and honorably discharged, he worked at Electric Rubber and Hose Co. Later he attended Goldey Beacom College, Hockessin Campus. Soon after he met and married the love of his life, Virginia Jones Bratcher, and they were blessed to share 54 years of love in addition to a blended family of four children, Terrance (Regina) Brown, Smyrna, DE, Melissa Bratcher, Newark, DE, Bryant Brown, Dover, DE, and Lamotte Jones, Wilmington, DE. Terry ended his working career at Conrail, Inc., retiring after 21 years of service. After retiring, Terry and Virginia re-located back to his beloved Sagefield. Terry filled his days with keeping his yard manicured, ensuring all the cars were road-ready, watching his beloved 76ers and Philadelphia Eagles, and spending time with family, friends, and his much beloved classmates. But, without a doubt, his true passions were bowling and family gatherings. Terry knew and truly loved the Lord. He was a member of St. Daniels U. M. Church, Barclay, MD, and a major faithful supporter of Jeffers Chapel Inc., Sagefield. In addition to his parents, William and Julia Bratcher, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Emily Orr and Genevieve Potts; his brothers, Stanford, Winfield and George (Timmy) Bratcher; as well as his beloved Uncle Warren (Helen). Terry leaves us his legacy of caring and sharing, and he will be forever cherished by his loving and devoted wife Virginia; his children; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Marian Kennedy and Sylvia Wilmore, both of Sudlersville, MD; three brothers-in-law, Charles Warrick, Middletown, DE, Jerry (Teresa) Jones, Leland, NC, Gordon Lottman, Wilmington, DE; three sisters-in-law, Crystal (Kevin) Brown, Bettie Goldsberry, Eunice (John) Parker; a host of loving nieces and nephews; concerned cousins; and faithful friends, including Nathaniel and Mary Kay Stevens (who introduced him to Virginia) and his Church Hill- Burrisville Church Charge Family.

Terrance Edward Bratcher

March 11, 1939 - June 14, 2023