Milford Lee Brackett

Milford Lee Brackett, son of the late Fred and Alma (Pearcy) Brackett, was born November 14, 1922 near Richland, Missouri. He attended Mount Sachel School where he walked from the family farm outside of Richland on Hwy FF. While attending a high school music event, Milford met the love of his life, Berneice Laraine Prewett who was from Dixon. They were married on April 7, 1940 and were blessed with two daughters: Carolyn Anne and Julia Anne. Milford and Berneice have had a wonderful 73 years celebrating their lives together with family and friends too numerous to name, but will always be treasured forever. For a brief time in the early years of their marriage after the birth of Carolyn Anne, Milford and Berneice worked in the munitions plant in St. Louis during the war. They returned to the Richland area and Milford owned and operated an auto body repair shop on Main Street. Milford began teaching in the Waynesville R-VI School District as a Vocational Teacher and did so until his retirement in 1989 after 20 years of service. Milford was very active in the Richland community, serving on numerous City Council groups, was a volunteer fireman for many years and a volunteer for Raceway Ministries. At an early age, Milford made a profession of faith and was baptized. He loved the Lord with all his heart and his main objective was telling others about Jesus. He loved his church, Eureka Baptist Church and he served everywhere he could. He taught adult Sunday School classes, served as song leader, and deacon. He was always a teacher and loved taking other children to church along with Julia every Sunday. In his spare time, Milford enjoyed spending time outdoors while fishing and hunting. He was also very proud of his Cherokee Indian heritage and loved showing people different arrowheads he had found along the way. Milford went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 9, 2013 in his home. All those who had the pleasure of knowing him will cherish the memories and his many hunting and fishing tales with a chuckle. Milford leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Berneice Brackett of the home; one daughter: Julia Anne Alexander and husband Robert Allen Alexander of Cocoa Beach, FL; special care angels: Gail Peppers, Sandy Kelly, Leah Barlow, and Crystal Mayhew who have been at his side for the last several months; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Although we will miss the warmth, laughter and enjoyment of him and his many stories of past outdoor adventures, the pain of our loss is softened by the memory of who he was and the joy and happiness he brought to so many hearts. We should celebrate that he has gone home to be with his precious daughter, Carolyn Anne, cherished mother and father, Alma and Fred, Grandmother Annie B, Aunt Faye and so many others with our Heavenly Father. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2013 in the Eureka Baptist Church near Richland, Missouri, with Johnny Ray Prewitt and Pastor Doug Jacobsen officiating. Congregational Hymns included, “Amazing Grace” and “Victory in Jesus”. Pianist/Soloist Becky Lercher sang “Ten Thousand Years”. Serving as escorts were Ivan Maddux, Frances Barnes, Jim Ray, Clifford Ogle, James Brackett, Howard Smith, Travis Prewett and Alan York. Honorary escorts were Jimmy Brackett, Bill Manes, Pryor Ray Prewett, Jerry Allee, Lloyd Smith, Bob Alexander and Earl Mackney. Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery Richland, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels of Richland. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Milford Brackett to the Eureka Baptist Church Building Fund and may be left at the funeral home.

Milford Lee Brackett

November 14, 1922 - December 9, 2013