September 8, 1947 – June 27, 2023
Johnny Ray Brashear, 75, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, while surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Born September 8th, 1947, in Munsfordsville, Kentucky to Leo and Edna (Brown) Brashear. Johnny graduated from Bedford High School in 1965. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the UAW Local 440 and the American Legion Post 250. He retired as a tool and die maker from General Motors after 30 years. He married Mary Spicer on September 8, 1985, and enjoyed 39 amazing years together.
He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching IU basketball, bowling, cornhole, and playing cards with his friends and family.Â
Surviving is his wife, Mary (Ratkovich) Brashear. Four sisters Helen (Kesha) Brashear, Shirley Pace, Rita Brashear, and Sally Williams. Three brothers Tommy (Barbra) Brashear, Dennis (Ellen Haver) Brashear, and Jimmy (Niecy) Brashear. His children; Lorraine Brashear, Crystal Brashear, Donald Brashear, Amber (Greg) Allen, and Autumn (Don) Jones. Grandchildren McKenzie (Joel) Beasley, Kaigen (Lexie) Vincent, Jayden
Arnold, Ethan Standcombe, Samuel Houde, Maude Lavoie, and Micheal Martel. Three great-grandchildren; Veyla Beasley, Soren Martel, and Jackson Lavoie, and several nieces and nephews.Â
He was preceded in death by both of his parents. One sister, Marsha Brown, one brother, Paul Brashear, and one son, Johnny Brashear Jr (JJ).
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the First Church of God, 3131 16th St. Bedford, Indiana, with Rev. Don Griffin, officiating. Burial will follow in Pinkston Hill Cemetery on Ratkovich Lane, with military rites given by the Mitchell American Legion Post 250. Visitation will be on Monday, July 3, 2023, from Noon until service time at 6:00 p.m. Casual IU attire is welcome. Cresthaven Funeral Home is
entrusted with his care.
Condolences can be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
