The family of COL John Mahlon Bratton, is saddened to announce his passing on Nov 7th, 2013, at the age of 65. Predeceased by Mother: Neva Laughlin Gordon and Father: Audrey Harland Bratton He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Saundra (Lynch) Bratton; Children: MSgt (R) John-David Bratton, Angela (Bratton) Whitley, Jenny Bratton, (CPT) Mahealani (Bratton) McFarland and (1LT) Lei-Aloha Bratton. Sisters: Eileen (Bratton) Tipton and Bonnie(Bratton) Kirby, Brothers-in-laws: Tex Tipton, Jim Kirby, Arnold Richardson, and Stanford Williams Grand Children; John-David Bratton Jr., Alex Bratton, Austin Whitley, Dana McFarland, Christopher McFarland Jr., Bryce McFarland and Madison McFarland. Great granddaughter; Khailee Bratton. Daughter in law: Margot Bratton, Sons-in-law: Matthew Whitely and Christopher McFarland. Nieces and Nephews too numerous to mention. All special friends in Honolulu Hawaii, USPACOM (MPAT Team) (MNF SOP), Camp Smith, 25th Infantry Schofield Barracks, Friends and Family in Overland Park Kansas, Shawnee Mission West High School, Class of 1966. Special thanks to the wonderful Management and Staff at Eglin Air Force Base Hospital, Eglin Florida. Please join us in rejoicing and lifting his spirit unto the Lord on Nov 15th, 2013, viewing will be held from 10-11 and service to follow.