D. J. "Jeff" Brackin's Obituary
Funeral services for D. J. ?Jeff? Brackin, 87, of Bedford, TX, formerly of Longview, TX, will be 10 AM Saturday, December 9, 2006, at the First Christian Church, Longview, with Reverend David Farmer officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Park Cemetery under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
Mr. Brackin died Thursday, November 30, 2006 in Bedford, TX.
He was born July 30, 1919 in Merryville, LA to R. C. Brackin and Eudora Musgrove Brackin. Jeff was a navy veteran and was employed by Sun Pipe Line Co. from 1946 until 1982, when he retired. He was a 33rd degree Mason, a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, member of First Christian Church, Longview, and a member of the Cornerstone Sunday School Class. He also delivered Meals on Wheels in Longview for 15 years, and was a member of the Pinecrest Country Club.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening, December 8, from 6:00 ? 7:00 PM.
Mr. Brackin was preceded in death by his wife, Gerry Brackin, in 1998.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Ralph Senter;
three grandchildren, Courtney and Brad Bedell, Todd and Lynn Senter and Ryan and Heather Senter and six great granddaughters.
The family has asked that memorial donations be sent to the Organ Fund at First Christian Church, 720 N. 6th St., Longview, Texas, 75601.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Senter, Todd Senter, Ryan Senter, and Brad Bedell.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
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