George Gilbert Bratton, Jr, was the son of the late George Gilbert Bratton, Sr, and Ruth (Stacey) Bratton. He was born in Bluefield, Va. on March 25, 1941. He had a solid, Christian upbringing and was the apple of his mother's eye. He was a loving younger brother cherished by his older sisters.

Gilbert graduated from Tazewell County High School in 1959. Upon graduation he attended Bluefield State University where he majored in engineering. He was drafted into the United States Army and continued to learn and grow through travel. After serving his country diligently, Gilbert worked at the Harpers Ferry Job Corps in Harpers Ferry, WV.  He enjoyed teaching mathematics and counseling the youth. While coaching football, his influence as a teacher and mentor touched many lives. He retired from the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park as a Park Ranger. Gilbert was a great outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and tennis. He also enjoyed amateur photography and amassed a large cadre of photos. Gilbert was a member of the local Masons and the American Legion.

On August 8, 1976, Gilbert was joined in holy matrimony with Margaret F. Miles, a former teacher at Jefferson High School. Through the years they maintained a loving friendship and shared many precious memories together with family and friends. Dear to his heart were his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. He was affectionately known as Mr. "G." and loved spending time with his buddies. To know him was to love him. He developed a love for football and was a diehard Redskins (Commanders) fan. Gilbert regularly attended Sunday church services where his love for the Lord was renewed.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens..."

George Gilbert Bratton, Jr, transitioned peacefully to eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, surrounded by family and close friends. Besides his beloved parents, Gilbert was preceded in death by his three older sisters, Susie and Jackie L. Bratton, and Sylvia D. Preston. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Frederick Batrond Adams.

He leaves to mourn his wife, Margaret; a son, Tracey Finley of Arlington, Virginia; a daughter, Stefanie Bratton of North Wales, Pennsylvania; grandchildren: Tracie Nicole Finley and Ezra Bratton; two great-grandchildren: Isabella & Sebastian Finley; nieces: Candace (Candy) Adams, Gail Wilson, Doris and Bionca Adams; nephews: Frederick Adams and Jeffrey Adams; and a host of other wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and the Miles family.

Now, as we begin a new journey without you, our hearts are heavy. We will miss you "and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." (Revelation 21:4)

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV with Pastor Ed Hall and The Very Reverend  John Unger officiating.  Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Harpers Ferry, WV.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 pm.

Condolences may be expressed at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com