Monett, Missouri - Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Brattin was born January 28, 1968, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Monett, MO. He lost a hard fight with cancer on April 28, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Jeff was saved and baptized at a young age at Temple Baptist Church in Monett. He attended all twelve years of school in Monett graduating in 1986.

Jeff is survived by the following: his partner of twenty-one years, Jerry Kerperien of Monett, MO; mother, Lea Ann Senter of Verona, MO; father, Greg Brattin of Monett, MO; step-sisters, Heather (Jeff) Martin of Viola, MO and Bridgette (Mitch) Jenkins of Mt. Vernon, MO; Aunts, Cindy Duckworth of Bloomfield, MO and Jean (Pat) Myers of Pierce City, MO; several nieces and nephews; a very special friend, Carla Rhodes of Monett, MO; and his special cat, Sparkie. Jeff was the best cat dad ever. He had several cats over his lifetime.

Jeff was preceded in death by his stepfather, Bill Senter; his maternal grandparents; and his paternal grandparents.

Jeff has been cremated at his request. A graveside service will be at Spring River Cemetery in Verona, MO on Saturday, May 10, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Haven of the Ozarks, Washburn, MO (https://www.havenoftheozarks.org/donate). Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.