Timothy James Brackeen, age 38, died Monday, September 12, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born in Fort Knox, Tennessee he was the son of James Allman Brackeen and wife Phyllis of Savannah, Ga. and Donna Bryan Crotts and husband Ray of Shelby. Tim was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was an active member of Faith Baptist Church where he served as an usher/security team member. He was a K-9 Officer for the Shelby Police Department, where he served the citizens of Shelby for over 12 years. He was passionately committed to being the best K-9 handler he could be. Tim was honored with being presented with the "Officer of the Year" award in 2012. In his spare time, Tim enjoyed woodworking and many outdoor activities. Tim is preceded in death by grandparents, Frances Bailey, Melvin Bryan, James Elzie and Seretha Brackeen

In addition to his parents, Tim is survived by his wife of 18 years, Mikel Raelyn Brackeen; a daughter, Daphney Brackeen of the home; a brother, Rev. Stephen Brackeen and wife Heather of Shelby, a sister, Laura Brackeen Rabon and husband Tim of Raleigh, step-brother, Lt. Col. Ray Crotts and Eunjeong of Germany; step-sister, Angela Alexander of Shelby; mother-in-law, Mary Pace of Trion, Ga; grandparents, George Bailey of Shelby and Geneva Mitchell-Stover of Savannah, Ga.; sister-in-law, Rebekah Moon and husband Randy of Trion, Ga.; many loving nieces and nephews; and his K-9 partner, "Ciko".

Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Keeter Stadium, 230 E. Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152 with Rev. Stephen Brackeen officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Bethel Baptist Church from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, the family will not be present.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to: Shelby Police Department, K-9 Unit, 311 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Officer Brackeen.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com