Richard L. “Dick” Brackney, 78, of Huber Heights, formerly of Urbana, Ohio, passed away September 6, 2021, in Soin Medical Center.
He was born July 7, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of Leo and Edith (Yoder) Brackney. Mr. Brackney enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He was retired from Navistar following 35 years of service.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years; Trudy (Humphrey) Brackney, two children; Todd (Regina) Brackney and Tawnee (Steve) Klopfenstien, two step children; Scott (Terri) Hannebaum and Lynne Blankenship, grandchildren; Trey, Jacob and Kyle Brackney, Brooke Spencer, Grant Klopfenstein, Haleigh Williams, Taylor Oldham, Gunner Blankenship, Wesley McComas and Skyler Hannebaum, two great grandchildren; Finley McComas and Daylen Blankenship, two sisters; Shirley Kress and Evelyn (Mel) Allison and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, in Rose Hill Burial Park Chapel. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to St. Jude’s. Arrangements are being handled by the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.