Johnny Dawayne Brackeen

Newark ~ Johnny Dewayne Brackeen, 58 of Newark, Texas. Entered into his eternal life with the Father in Heaven on Wednesday December 20, 2023 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by loved ones.

Johnny’s celebration of life will be held at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, Texas on Saturday December 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM. His family will be hosting visitation to all that knew and loved him, 1 hour before his celebration of life.

Officiating will be his brother in law, Pastor Jesse West of Durant, Oklahoma.

Johnny was born to George D. and Jeneva (Bramlett) Brackeen June 30, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from First Baptist Christian School of Haltom City then started his career at the City of Fort Worth Water Department where he retired after 32 years of loyal service.

He married the love of his life, Katherine (Katy) Harrell in 1990. Johnny and Katy lived in Newark Texas, where they raised their two beautiful, smart, and loving daughters, Allison and Shannon.

Johnny will always be known for his quick wit, practical jokes, his comedic ability and most importantly his unconditional love for his family and friends. He was quite the character and is going to be missed immensely by all that know and love him.

Johnny is proceeded in death by his parents, George and Jeneva Brackeen, brother David Brackeen and Sister Peggy Brackeen O’Gorman.

Those of us left here to cherish his memory are his wife Katy Brackeen, daughters Allison and husband Justin Rives, their daughter Wrenlee Rives, Shannon Brackeen and fiancé Darrien Polander. Sisters, Marsha Tucker, Donna Sharp, Carroll West. Brothers, Larry, James, Allen, George, and Darrell Brackeen. A host of nieces and nephews and a many great friends.

Johnny would want us all to remember to laugh and do it often.