ays ready to go fishing with John Jensen and other friends. Jim was also famous for his De Soto Water. His garden attracted attention as neighbors drove by, some nearly driving off the street. Jim is survived by his brothers, Bob (Jean) and John; many nieces and nephews; and longtime companion, Carolyn Buttrey and her family of two daughters, three granddaughters and all their spouses and four great grandchildren that called him GGPA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madelyn; his parents; his sisters, Georgia, Ann and Tinnie; and brother, Calvin. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Croix Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.caldwellparrish.com. Arrangements are being handled by Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - McCalley Chapel in Adel. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.caldwellparrish.com/obituaries/James-M-Bratton?obId=3108308#/obituaryInfo