Cloyd Bert Brackin

Cloyd Bert Brackin of Frostproof passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 at his residence.

He was born August 23, 1914 in Frostproof to the late Quincy & Mae (Woodham) Brackin; he was a lifelong resident and one of its oldest native born citizens. He spent 3 years in the European Theater during World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and 5 Battle Stars. He retired after 32 years with the Mulberry Construction Company as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the American Legion, Woodmen of the World and the International Union of Operating Engineers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Bert was preceded in death by his wife 51 years, Mary Brackin in 1992; three brothers, Spoman Brackin, Lloyd Brackin and Ray Brackin; one sister, Gwen Holloway. Survivors include his wife, Nelma S. Brackin; two sisters, Winifred Nelson and Barbara Blankenship both of Panama City; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Monday, September 19, 2011 and the funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof with Rev. Brian Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Silver Hill Cemetery.

To view the webcast of his service, please click link below:
http://webcasts.lifetributes.com/248070