Xander Bratten

Xander Bratten, age 9 of Bono, Arkansas, passed away April 27, 2015 the day after his 9th birthday, at the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born April 26, 2006 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. In life he was challenged by severe physical disabilities, but despite these limitations, he was a loving child, and was well-loved by all who knew him. Xander enjoyed listening to music, car rides and watching cartoons. He will be missed until reunited again in Heaven.Xander was survived by his parents: Stefan and Angela Bratten of Bono, Arkansas; a sister: Laura Jerabeth Berry of Bono, Arkansas; grandparents: Loyal and Ruby Bratten of Bono, Arkansas and Douglas and Bonnie Reams; Aunts and Uncles: Nathan and Annessa Bratten, Timmy and Tina Reams and Willis and Kim Knowlton and a host of other family and friends who loved him. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Bono Church of Christ with Mr. Richard Akins officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Cemetery in Bono, Arkansas with Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Friday, May 1, 2015 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the church. Pallbearers will Nathan Bratten, Adrianne Meredith, Mark Ford, Jeff Harlan, Travis Guntharp and Devin Caples. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Reams and Zachary Knowlton.