Matthew "Matt" Wilson Bratcher, 51, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital. He was born October 4, 1969 in Horry County, a son of Annette Bratcher Sutherland and the late Gene Bratcher Sr.

He was also predeceased by his half- sister, Jeanne Gunter.

Matt was employed with Santee Cooper for over thirty-two years, beginning his career on April 24, 1989 as a Line Tec. He was promoted to Crew Supervisor on January 23, 1999. On January 3, 2015, he was promoted to Supervisor Distribution Operations (MB-Area Supervisor) and on June 30, 2018 he was promoted to supervisor Distribution Operations (MB and NMB Area Supervisor).His title changed to Manager Distribution Line Operations (MB and NMB) on March 7, 2020. Matt was married to his best friend and the love of his life, Kathy, for twenty-five years. He enjoyed boating in the river, lake and inlet, along with spending time with family and friends. Matt will always be remembered as a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and brother.

In addition to his mother, Annette Bratcher Sutherland (Tommy), Matt is survived by his wife, Kathy Richardson Bratcher; children, Matthew Richardson Bratcher of Conway, Madison Bratcher Martin (Jacob) of Goldsboro, NC, Abby Caroline Bratcher of Conway and Claire Elizabeth Bratcher of Conway; brother, Gene Bratcher Jr. (Kristi); granddaughter, Mayson Alexa Martin; niece, Anna Bratcher Stanley (Jonathan) daughter of Gene and Kristi, along with many other family and friends who will miss him.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:30pm until 4pm at Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held 4pm Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. John Holmes officiating.

Burial will follow in Graham Cemetery on Old Reaves Ferry Road.

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Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.