Spartanburg – Francis Bratton deLoach, Jr., son of Tommie O’Dell deLoach and the late Francis Bratton deLoach, Sr., died Saturday, July 3, 2010.
Born October 11, 1950 in Columbia, SC, Mr. deLoach was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Clemson University. He was of the Episcopal faith.
In addition to his mother, Mr. deLoach is survived by a son, Richard Blake deLoach of Winterpark, FL; and two sisters, Dell Kirkpatrick and her husband Dave of Spartanburg, SC and Patty Bush and her husband, Al of Easley, SC, and the mother of Blake, Mrs. Linda deLoach Boesel. He was predeceased by a brother, Tom deLoach and a sister, Polly deLoach.
A private burial will be at a later date.
The families are at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Dunbar Funeral Home
& Crematory
18 Condolences
Dell, I was so sorry to read this morning on the passing of your brother, Bratton. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD be with you and yours during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
John
Dear Mrs Deloach, Dell and Patty,
Its been several years since I communicated with Bratton and I don’t think mother(Doris Little) has spoken with Tommy since Francis funneral so we were absolutely shocked to read of Bratton’s passing. I know mother would love to speak with Tommy. We certainly will keep Blake and all of you in our prayers. My number is 803-787-6222 and Doris Little is 803-787-4361
Sincerely,
Bob Little
Aunt Tommie, Dell and Patty…I was so sad to hear about Bratton. We enjoyed a good visit a few years ago at Aunt Carla’s for Christmas. I am thankful for that time…
Please know that you all are in our hearts and prayers. The love and support of friends and family will help you through this difficut time. I hope to see you soon. With love, Candy
Dear Dale, Dave and Family, Scott and I are heartbroken over the news of Bratton passing away. We will be keeping all of you in prayer during this difficult time. We loved him and will miss him terribly. We have so many fond and funny memories of times with Bratton. He will be missed by so many!
We know the love of our Lord will give you the peace and comfort only He can provide.
We love yall, Nene and Scott
Dear Dell, Dave and Family, Scott and I are heartbroken over the news of Bratton passing away. We will be keeping all of you in prayer during this difficult time. We loved him and will miss him terribly. We have so many fond and funny memories of times with Bratton. He will be missed by so many!
We know the love of our Lord will give you the peace and comfort only He can provide.
We love yall, Nene and Scott
I was a co-worker of Bratton’s. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bratton was a nice guy, we will miss him.
Bratton was a good friend. We are sorry for your loss.
Ron and Barb Colvin
I am very sorry for your family’s loss. I did not know Bratton very long, but I feel blessed and very grateful to have been able to be a part of his life. I will remember his smile and think of him with a smile. My prayers go out to his family.
Dell, I heard about Bratton from David Allen and could not believe the news of his death. My heart goes out to you and your family during this hard time, also I didn’t know about Polly I wish we could have done something to help her along time ago.My thoughts are with you and your family. Stay safe God bless you Sinserly Joe
Just a note and and prayer for your family, and to let you know that Bratton’s friends are thinking about you.
To the friends and family of Bratton DeLoach: I am truly saddened to hear about Bratton’s passing. We worked together at his first job in Florence where we quickly became friends. We laughed often, shared stories, and tried to inspire one another. I am so sorry that Bratton’s pain was so great. My heart goes out to his son, family, and other friends who will also miss this man with the welcoming smile and warm personalilty. What an incredible loss for all who knew him.
Dear Mrs. deLoach,
Please know how sorry I am to hear of Bratton’s death; I haven’t really absorbed the fact that he is gone from our “sight”…but I do know that he is just as large in life and laughter as he always was…just around a corner waiting for the rest of us. There is unbroken continuity.
What a good friend he was to me, and how well he kept up with everyone! He’s left a rich legacy of great memories to share. He will be missed, and most certainly…never forgotten.
Bratton had a huge heart, and I know how much he loved his family. I pray for your strength and peace during this time of loss.
With love,
Jeannie Bouton
I would like to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of Bratton. I was a fraternity brother at Clemson and he was fondly known to us as “Boog”. I was known as Dick and we were pledge brothers. Boog was a great guy with a big smile and a huge heart. My condolences to Dell and family. Dr. William B. Edwards Newberry, S.C.
Bratton was a wonderful man, unconditionaly caring. I feel very blessed to have known him and am glad to have called him a friend. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Bratton was a very special person with so much to offer. Wish he could have found peace for all of his pain but that was not to be. He is in God’s hands now – a better place for him.
Judy
Dear deLoach Family,
Sara Turpin Pressly just called me about Bratton’s death. I am so sorry for your loss and will cherish many happy and fond memories that we shared while he was in Myrtle Beach. My deepest sympathy.
Candy Gandy Horner
Dear deLoach family,
When I think of Bratton, I think of laughter. We went to high school together and he will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful person and I send my prayers to you.
Sara Turpin Pressly
I just heard the news last night and I am saddened and shocked beyond belief. Braaton and I worked together at Contemporary Mortgage in Orlando. I was from Atlanta and we often laughed about the Varsity’s “walking dog”….I surprised him with the “walking dog” I had snuck on the airplane while I had visited my family that weekend in Atlanta. I had it waiting for him the next day in the refrigerator. From that day forward we became the dearest of friends. I moved back to Atlanta and we remained in contact all these years which is about 12 yrs. I was so happy when he told me he was moving back to his hometown. I just want to say to the family what an incredible man he was and how incredibly lucky I was to have spent time with him. I am truly sorry for your loss!