Mike Allan

Bratton

Mike Allan Bratton, 74, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his family on November 2, 2026.

Mike was born on December 5, 1951, and was the beloved son of the late Kenneth and Dorothea (Miller) Bratton. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1970 and then joined the United States Army, proudly serving his country, including an international assignment in Germany. He graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from Santa Monica College in 1984. He worked many years in the healthcare industry, most recently as an MRI technologist prior to his retirement.

Mike took tremendous pride in the homes he and Zofia owned in California, New Hampshire, and Virginia, and enjoyed spending his time working on projects, making improvements, and caring for their homes. He found great joy in traveling with his wife. Together, they journeyed through many states and traveled to Europe, visiting family and creating cherished memories. A lifelong animal lover, he found a faithful companion in his Golden Retriever, Sam, and throughout the years, he enjoyed the companionship of many pets, most recently his cats, Callie and Yoda. He had a soft spot in his heart and great respect for family members and others that served in the military.

Above all else, Mike was a devoted family man. His family will deeply miss his warm presence, principled character, teasing sense of humor (especially those birthday cards), and great love. But we do “not grieve as others do who have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13), and trust that “…whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Zofia; his sister, Beverly Whitaker, and her husband, Larry; nephews Kenneth and Christopher; nephew Cris and his children, Amber and Nicolas; niece Yvonne and her children, Andrew and Aidan; nephew Chad and his wife, Kate, and their children Kayla, Alexis, Chad, and Paisley; niece Teresa and her husband, Nick, and their children Cydney, Kaidlin, and Mason; his aunt, Mary Miller; niece Daniela Cooper and her husband, Kenneth; great-nephew Michal Turczyk and his wife, Emily; niece Lisa Farmer and her husband, Mark; great-nephews Nicholas and George Farmer, as well as many other extended family members and friends. Mike was predeceased by his sister Kerri Bratton and his beloved uncles, Francis Bratton and James Miller.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford, Virginia. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will take place at a later date in a private ceremony at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery.