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Benjamin Brackins Obituary
ERWIN - Benjamin Keith Brackins, age 49, of Erwin, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Flag Pond, Benjamin was a son of Phyllis Sue (Tipton) Brackins and the late Reverend Leland Zane Brackins. He was a member of Sweetwater Church of God. Benjamin loved drag racing, hunting, fishing and side-by-sides, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. In addition to his father, Benjamin is preceded in death by two brothers: Jeffery Brackins and Ricky Brackins.
Benjamin Keith Brackins has left behind to cherish his memory: mother, Phyllis Brackins; loving wife of 29 years, Lori Ann (Tolley) Brackins; daughter, Whitney Young and husband, Martin; son, Jeremiah Brackins and wife, Sydney; brother, Eugene Brackins and wife, Wilma; Nephew, Jason Brackins; special friend, Michael Lloyd; and several nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully request the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Benjamin Keith Brackins in a funeral service to be held on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Craig Shelton will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 pm and continue until service time on Friday, April 14, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that Gideon Bibles be purchased in Benjamin's memory.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Benjamin Keith Brackins through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.
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