Robert Melvin McBratney JR of Irvine passed away Wednesday December 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 3, 1355 in Buffalo New York to Robert and Pauline McBratney. He was retired from the United States Marines. He is survived by his wife Georgia McBratney, four sons Robert McBratney, Rory McBrantney, Rance McBrantney, Donald Stone, five daughters Malinda Bayner, Skylar McBratney, Pegan McBrantney, Donna Stone, Shelleana Stone, and thirteen grandchildren one brother Paul McBratney, three sisters Marline Wesolowski, Debbie Thompson and Diana Domanski. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters Aimee McBratney , Christy Crowe and a granddaughter Kaylan Dunn. No services are planned at this time. Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine is in charge.