Johnny Ray Brashear
September 8th, 1947 ~ June 27th, 2023
Johnny Ray Brashear, 75, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, while surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born September 8th, 1947, in Munsfordsville, Kentucky to Leo and Edna (Brown) Brashear.
Johnny graduated from Bedford High School in 1965. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the UAW Local 440 and the American Legion post 250. He retired as a tool and die maker from General Motors after 30 years. He married Mary Spicer on September 8th, 1985, and enjoyed 39 amazing years together. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching IU basketball, bowling, cornhole and playing cards with his friends and family.
Surviving is his wife, Mary (Ratkovich) Brashear. Four sisters; Helen (Kesha) Brashear, Shirley Pace, Rita Brashear, and Sally Williams. Three brothers; Tommy (Barbra) Brashear, Dennis (Ellen Haver) Brashear and Jimmy (Niecy) Brashear. His children; Lorraine Brashear, Crystal Brashear, Donald Brashear, Amber (Greg) Allen, and Autumn (Don) Jones.
Grandchildren; McKenzie (Joel) Beasley, Kaigen (Lexie) Vincent, Jayden Arnold, Ethan Standcombe, Samuel Houde, Maude Lavoie, and Micheal Martel. Three Great Grandchildren; Veyla Beasley, Soren Martel and Jackson Lavoie, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents. One sister, Marsha Brown, one brother, Paul Brashear and one son, Johnny Brashear Jr (JJ).
Funeral services will be held on Monday July 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the First Church of God, 3131 16th St. Bedford, Indiana, with Rev. Don Griffin, officiating. Burial will follow in Pinkston Hill Cemetery on Ratkovich Lane, with military rites given by the Mitchell American Legion Post 250. Visitation will be on Monday July 3, 2023, from 12:00 noon until service time at 6:00 p.m. Casual IU attire is welcome. Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care.
Obituary courtesy of Bedford Online, Bedford, Indiana.
September 8th, 1947 ~ June 27th, 2023
Johnny Ray Brashear, 75, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, while surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born September 8th, 1947, in Munsfordsville, Kentucky to Leo and Edna (Brown) Brashear.
Johnny graduated from Bedford High School in 1965. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the UAW Local 440 and the American Legion post 250. He retired as a tool and die maker from General Motors after 30 years. He married Mary Spicer on September 8th, 1985, and enjoyed 39 amazing years together. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching IU basketball, bowling, cornhole and playing cards with his friends and family.
Surviving is his wife, Mary (Ratkovich) Brashear. Four sisters; Helen (Kesha) Brashear, Shirley Pace, Rita Brashear, and Sally Williams. Three brothers; Tommy (Barbra) Brashear, Dennis (Ellen Haver) Brashear and Jimmy (Niecy) Brashear. His children; Lorraine Brashear, Crystal Brashear, Donald Brashear, Amber (Greg) Allen, and Autumn (Don) Jones.
Grandchildren; McKenzie (Joel) Beasley, Kaigen (Lexie) Vincent, Jayden Arnold, Ethan Standcombe, Samuel Houde, Maude Lavoie, and Micheal Martel. Three Great Grandchildren; Veyla Beasley, Soren Martel and Jackson Lavoie, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents. One sister, Marsha Brown, one brother, Paul Brashear and one son, Johnny Brashear Jr (JJ).
Funeral services will be held on Monday July 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the First Church of God, 3131 16th St. Bedford, Indiana, with Rev. Don Griffin, officiating. Burial will follow in Pinkston Hill Cemetery on Ratkovich Lane, with military rites given by the Mitchell American Legion Post 250. Visitation will be on Monday July 3, 2023, from 12:00 noon until service time at 6:00 p.m. Casual IU attire is welcome. Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care.
Obituary courtesy of Bedford Online, Bedford, Indiana.
Johnny Ray Brashear
September 8th, 1947 ~ June 27th, 2023
Johnny Ray Brashear, 75, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, while surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born September 8th, 1947, in Munsfordsville, Kentucky to Leo and Edna (Brown) Brashear.
Johnny graduated from Bedford High School in 1965. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the UAW Local 440 and the American Legion post 250. He retired as a tool and die maker from General Motors after 30 years. He married Mary Spicer on September 8th, 1985, and enjoyed 39 amazing years together. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching IU basketball, bowling, cornhole and playing cards with his friends and family.
Surviving is his wife, Mary (Ratkovich) Brashear. Four sisters; Helen (Kesha) Brashear, Shirley Pace, Rita Brashear, and Sally Williams. Three brothers; Tommy (Barbra) Brashear, Dennis (Ellen Haver) Brashear and Jimmy (Niecy) Brashear. His children; Lorraine Brashear, Crystal Brashear, Donald Brashear, Amber (Greg) Allen, and Autumn (Don) Jones.
Grandchildren; McKenzie (Joel) Beasley, Kaigen (Lexie) Vincent, Jayden Arnold, Ethan Standcombe, Samuel Houde, Maude Lavoie, and Micheal Martel. Three Great Grandchildren; Veyla Beasley, Soren Martel and Jackson Lavoie, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents. One sister, Marsha Brown, one brother, Paul Brashear and one son, Johnny Brashear Jr (JJ).
Funeral services will be held on Monday July 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the First Church of God, 3131 16th St. Bedford, Indiana, with Rev. Don Griffin, officiating. Burial will follow in Pinkston Hill Cemetery on Ratkovich Lane, with military rites given by the Mitchell American Legion Post 250. Visitation will be on Monday July 3, 2023, from 12:00 noon until service time at 6:00 p.m. Casual IU attire is welcome. Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care.
Obituary courtesy of Bedford Online, Bedford, Indiana.
September 8th, 1947 ~ June 27th, 2023
Johnny Ray Brashear, 75, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, while surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born September 8th, 1947, in Munsfordsville, Kentucky to Leo and Edna (Brown) Brashear.
Johnny graduated from Bedford High School in 1965. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the UAW Local 440 and the American Legion post 250. He retired as a tool and die maker from General Motors after 30 years. He married Mary Spicer on September 8th, 1985, and enjoyed 39 amazing years together. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching IU basketball, bowling, cornhole and playing cards with his friends and family.
Surviving is his wife, Mary (Ratkovich) Brashear. Four sisters; Helen (Kesha) Brashear, Shirley Pace, Rita Brashear, and Sally Williams. Three brothers; Tommy (Barbra) Brashear, Dennis (Ellen Haver) Brashear and Jimmy (Niecy) Brashear. His children; Lorraine Brashear, Crystal Brashear, Donald Brashear, Amber (Greg) Allen, and Autumn (Don) Jones.
Grandchildren; McKenzie (Joel) Beasley, Kaigen (Lexie) Vincent, Jayden Arnold, Ethan Standcombe, Samuel Houde, Maude Lavoie, and Micheal Martel. Three Great Grandchildren; Veyla Beasley, Soren Martel and Jackson Lavoie, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents. One sister, Marsha Brown, one brother, Paul Brashear and one son, Johnny Brashear Jr (JJ).
Funeral services will be held on Monday July 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the First Church of God, 3131 16th St. Bedford, Indiana, with Rev. Don Griffin, officiating. Burial will follow in Pinkston Hill Cemetery on Ratkovich Lane, with military rites given by the Mitchell American Legion Post 250. Visitation will be on Monday July 3, 2023, from 12:00 noon until service time at 6:00 p.m. Casual IU attire is welcome. Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care.
Obituary courtesy of Bedford Online, Bedford, Indiana.
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