Jimmy Bratton, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on April 26, 2023, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital.  Jimmy was 82 years old.  He had a close and personal relationship with his Lord and Savior.  He was a 'whosoever' and lived his life in that way.

Jimmy was married for 63 years to Nancy Ross Bratton.  They had four children, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

He worked at Kellogg's in Memphis for over 40 years until his retirement.  Jimmy will be remembered as always smiling, good natured, kind and always eager to help with any situation that he could.  He enjoyed gardening and most specifically, grew fabulous flowers and tomatoes.  He loved participating in activities and fellowship at the YMCA and made many friends through these activities.  Jimmy loved to watch old black and white westerns with his eyes closed - a well-honed skill and talent.  He was an outstanding athlete throughout his youth at Oakland, enjoyed pickleball, and always maintained an active lifestyle.

Jimmy loved family, and family vacations but especially the time he had with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd Crippen "Crip" Bratton and Margaret Ellett Bratton; two sisters, Doris Bratton Strider and Maxine Bratton Parchman; a brother-in-law, Harold Strider; three children, Jimmy Ray Bratton, Jr. (Bubba), Thomas Wesley Bratton (Tommy), and Sandra Kay Bratton.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Donna Fortner; two grandchildren, Christopher (Chris) Malone and April Fortner (Collin); three great grandchildren, Avalyn, Eli, and Evalyn West.  He is also survived by daughter-in-law, Sandra Sowell Bratton and brother-in-law, Hal Parchman; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Services for Jimmy have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn of Grenada and will be held on Monday, May 8th.  Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am with the funeral service in the chapel at 11:00.  Interment will be at Smith Cemetery in the Rosebloom Community immediately following the service.  Serving Nancy and honoring Jimmy, pallbearers will be the nephews from the Ross Family - Cary Worsham, David Ross, Mike Ross, Tyler Craddock, Brent Ross, Michael Allen, Calvin Ross, Larry Smith and Lexie Gay.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Smith Cemetery Fund c/o Steve Ross  7023 Pea Ridge Road Grenada, MS   38901 or to a charity of your choosing.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).