Raymond Brackin Jr.

Raymond Brackin, Jr, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. He was a lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he was in charge of the Lord’s Stichers. He was a 1965 graduate of Bradley Central High School and graduated from UTC with a degree in criminal justice.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Brackin Sr., sister Peggy Brackin and brother Steve Brackin.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan Bullard Brackin of Cleveland; his mother Pauline Ownby Brackin of Cleveland, son Raymond Aaron Brackin and Fiancé Tracey Pudder of Madisonville; and her children Josh Devine, Brittany Carr, and Bethany Sloan all of Madisonville, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in the chapel of Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Cawood officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Douglas Bullard, David Bullard, Dewayne Bullard, Todd Roberson, Andy Roberson, Scotty Fain, Josh Devine, Paul Tilley, Arvel Tilley, Thomas Hawkins, and Tracy Ownby serving as pallbearers. Cousins will serve as honorary pallbearers. The service will conclude with a white dove release ceremony.

His family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Macedonia Baptist Church 3119 Spring Place Rd SE Cleveland, TN 37323

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Brackin family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.