Harold W. “Dewey” Bratton, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born October 19, 1941 at home in Irvona, Pa. to Ronald D. and Jean (Jasper) Bratton. Preceded in death by sister Barbara Jean (Bratton) Donley and brother Leon “Pete” Bratton, stepmother Roberta “Bobby” (McGarvey) (Rea) Bratton and stepsister Janet (Rea) McCully. Last of his generation.
Survived by his wife Carol F. (Martin) Bratton and daughters Tammy J. (Don) Temchack, Janice E. Thompson, Janeen K. (Dave) Sethman and son Jeremy W. (Wendi Herrington) Bratton; stepbrothers and stepsisters, James Rea, Sandra (Ken) Rowles, Ruth A. (Don) McCulley, Mike (Jeannie) Rea; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Owner operator of Able Company No.1 in Houtzdale, Pa. from 1989 thru 2013; providing fire protection equipment and service in central Pa. Formerly with Walter Kidde Co. in New Jersey 1963 thru 1989, serving as company president 1986 thru 1989. Active in National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors from its inception, serving multiple terms on the Board of Directors and on the Portable Fire Extinguisher committee from 1965 to 2013. Derived many positive benefits from being an active member of NAFED. Financed and organized the New Jersey Association of Fire Extinguisher Distributors. Assisted with the formation of the Pa. Association of Fire Equipment Distributors. Enjoyed hunting, traveling, spending time with family and friends. Also enjoyed working with the committees and organizing the BCI Class of “59” reunions and BCI Alumni reunions.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Madera.
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