Robert E. "Buck" Bratcher's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

Robert E. "Buck" Bratcher

November 11, 1946 - September 19, 2025 (78 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Robert E. "Buck" Bratcher's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clements Funeral Service

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Robert E. "Buck" Bratcher

November 11, 1946 - September 19, 2025 (78 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Robert E. Bratcher Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Robert E. Bratcher (Durham, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 19, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert E. Bratcher to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Robert may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Major Robert Edward Bratcher Sr. and Dorothy Moore Bratcher; and his sister Jacqueline Pierce. He is survived by: his wife Miriam Greene Bratcher; his son Robert Edward "Rob" Bratcher III (Heather); his grandchildren, Rafe Edward Bratcher and Isla Reese Bratcher; and his nephews, Robert T. Pierce Jr. and Ryan C. Pierce.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, September 30th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Clements Funeral Chapel (1105 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://t2t.org and the St. Judes Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clements Funeral Service



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Sep 30

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Clements Funeral Chapel
1105 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705

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September 23, 2025

Carol Dutton wrote a sympathy message

“Miriam, Rob and family - My heart goes out to you at this time and know that I will keep you in my thoughts. Carol Dutton”


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