James D. Bracken "Jim", of Runnemede, NJ, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, after a two year battle with cancer.


Born in Philadelphia, PA to Guy and Delores Bracken, Jim graduated from Florida State University after serving three years in the United States Army. Jim dedicated his life to serving God and helping others as the founder and director of Mission Teens, Inc., a non-profit Christian discipleship program and alcohol and drug rehabilitation center, with fifteen centers across the country. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Jim was able to guide thousands of individuals to seek God as the answer to their problems and conquer their addiction.


Jim is survived by his loving wife Isabel "Boydie"(nee Boyd), his three children and their spouses, Debbie Pelullo (Larry), Michael Bracken (Susie) and Linda Drexel (John), his grandchildren Amy Amorosia, Mary Pelullo, Michael, Lisa and Mark Bracken and Jared and Jadyn Drexel, his sister Dee Miller and her three children Bill, Patty and Nancy and their children and grandchildren.


There will be a viewing from 5 to 8pm Monday eve at Lambs Road Assembly, 190 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 with a service immediately following.


Interment private.


Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Jim's memory to Mission Teens, Inc., P.O. Box 131, Glendora, NJ 08029.


Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.


"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33

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