Official Obituary of
William Floyd (Billy) Bracken
January 24, 1979 ~ October 22, 2022 (age 43) 43 Years Old
William Bracken Obituary
William Floyd (Billy) Bracken was born January 24, 1979, in Blytheville, Arkansas. He was the son of Walter Melvin Bracken and Vivian Diane Ferrell Bracken.
He departed this life on October 22, 2022, in Hayti, Missouri. He was 43 years old.
Billy enjoyed life. He loved his children dearly. He was a huge Denver Broncos fan. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends listening to music and visiting.
Survived by his mother: Diane Ferrell Bracken; children: Madison Bracken, Clayton Bracken, and Jace Murphy; siblings: Walter, Jr. (Sonny), Robin, Anaka, Chris and Mallory; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Natalie.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the H.S. Smith Chapel in Caruthersville, Missouri, with visitation at 12:00 p.m.
H.S. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of services.
He departed this life on October 22, 2022, in Hayti, Missouri. He was 43 years old.
Billy enjoyed life. He loved his children dearly. He was a huge Denver Broncos fan. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends listening to music and visiting.
Survived by his mother: Diane Ferrell Bracken; children: Madison Bracken, Clayton Bracken, and Jace Murphy; siblings: Walter, Jr. (Sonny), Robin, Anaka, Chris and Mallory; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Natalie.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the H.S. Smith Chapel in Caruthersville, Missouri, with visitation at 12:00 p.m.
H.S. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of services.
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