Billy Bratton

Graveside services for Billy Ray Bratton, 89, of Alba, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Royse City Cemetery, with Dr. Kelly Burton officiating under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba.

Mr. Bratton passed away November 5, 2021, at his residence in Alba. He was born August 1, 1932, in Royse City, to Ernest and Jessie Ola Daniel Bratton. On November 11, 1955, Billy married Myra Jean Rayburn in Dallas. He worked building and repairing cotton gins nationally and internationally. They lived in Start, Louisiana, before moving to Alba in 2004. He attended First Baptist Church, Alba, and loved his family dearly. Billy is preceded in death by his parents; son, David Bratton; two brothers, Pete Bratton and Eugene Bratton; and sister, Juanice Brown.

Survivors include his wife of almost 66 years, Myra Bratton of Alba; two sons, Mike Bratton of Royse City and Timothy Bratton and wife Kathy of Canton; daughter, Debbie Hart and husband Wes of Murchison; sister, Linda Hogan of Lindale; three grandchildren, Joseph Bratton and wife Amy, Clint Bratton, and Savannah Bratton; three great-grandchildren, Brody, Brooks, and Bryce; and numerous other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends, 5-7 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home.