Ronald William Brackman, 71, of West Columbia, TX, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008. He was born December 22, 1936 in Conroe, TX to Early Lloyd Brackman and Leah Jean Pritchett Brackman. He was a member of the Old Ocean Baptist Church, a veteran, retired from the US Navy, and a retired Contractor.

He is survived by his wife: Gloria Brackman of West Columbia, his daughter: Teaata Le Peasall and husband Fred of Lake Delton, WI; step-daughter: Debbie Kuck of Nashville, TN; sons: Royal Patrick Brackman & wife Lori of Wisconcidells, WI, Cory Dale Brackman of Palacios, and Ronny Shawn Brackman & wife Sandra of San Antonio, TX; step-son: Ronny Singlatary of West Columbia, TX; his grandchildren: Ashley, Bucky, Christopher, Melissa, Adam, Molly and Hannah; and by 3 great grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors from 5 PM to 7 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the Sweeny Cemetery in Sweeny, TX.