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1925 - 2017
 Charles William (Red) Bragg Jr., 91, of Huntington, WV, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1925 in Clifton Forge, VA, the son of the late Lyda W. Bragg and Charles William Bragg. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Ruth A. Bragg; daughters, Kelly A. Richardson and husband Gary of St. Albans, WV, and Barbara J. Lesher and husband Brad of Huntington, WV; sons, Dean W. Bragg and fiancée Tracy LeMaster and her daughter Gia of Columbus, OH, and K.C. Bragg and wife Tammy of Old Hickory, TN; granddaughters Alexandria F. Runyon and Molly E. Runyon, both of Huntington, WV; and grandsons, Joshua Meiners of South Charleston, WV, Kyle L. Bragg and Willem O. Bragg, both of Old Hickory, TN. After graduating from Clifton Forge High School in 1943, C.W. worked for the C&O Railway at Quinwood, WV. He served with the 2nd Division of the US Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II and in Japan at Nagasaki and Sasebo after the war. He was a 1950 graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in civil engineering. He served with the U.S. Army Constabulary in Germany during the Cold War and retired from the CSX Railway System in 1986. He was a member of the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church and VFW Post 1064 in Huntington. He also worked for E.I. DuPont in Kinston, NC and Belle, WV, Geophysical Service Inc. in Stanley, ND and Virden, Manitoba, Canada, and Wiley E. Wilson, Consulting Engineers in Lynchburg, VA. Services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Friday, January 6, 2017 at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Angela Gay Kinkead officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Additional services will be conducted Saturday January 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nicely Funeral Home, 405 Alleghany St. Clifton Forge, VA, 24422 with Rev. W. Pembroke Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the general fund of Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV, 25705. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 9 condolences.
John & LynnMidkiff
Friday January 6, 2017 at
11:13 AM
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Ruth and family, we are soverysorry tohear of your husband's passing.Ourhearts and prayers truly go out to you all. We always enjoyed running into Red at the mall on our walks. He always had a smile & and a nod.
John And Lynn MIdkiff
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Larry and Carol Carrico
Friday January 6, 2017 at
6:52 AM
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We are so sorry for your loss. We just got to FL and cannot make the funeral. We considered Red a friend, had a friendly smile and hand shake whenever we met. He is a one of a kind. God Bless!!!
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Barri Russell LaPierre
Thursday January 5, 2017 at
10:02 PM
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To the Dean Famiy,
We are so sorry for your loss. May time ease your sorrow and memories comfort your pain.
The Russell Family
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Carol and Gary Reed
Thursday January 5, 2017 at
12:18 PM
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Ruth and family, we love you all so much. Red will always be in our hearts as you all are. He was a wonderful brother in law to me and Gary, He was always so kind to mom and for that alone we love him but even more he was a fine decent loving husband to my sister and father to four children whom have grown into awesome adults, He has left a wonderful legacy to be proud of. God's blessings for peace and grace to all of you.
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Rica Johnson
Thursday January 5, 2017 at
11:33 AM
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I'm sending my prayers to you and your family. Take Care
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Mary
Thursday January 5, 2017 at
11:20 AM
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Dean, I am so very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. You and your loved one's are in my family's thought and prayers.
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Connie Thornburg McLaughlin
Csmclaughlin2002@suddenlink.net
Wednesday January 4, 2017 at
9:55 PM
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Ruth, on behalf of my daughters, Dawn and Kelli, and my brother Jim and wife Ann, we would like to express our deepest sympathy on your loss. This is truly a loss for Pea Ridge United Methodist. Lots of memories.
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Lee Ward
Wednesday January 4, 2017 at
9:48 PM
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So very sorry for your loss. I love you all.
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Robin Raney Herald
Wednesday January 4, 2017 at
7:17 PM
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Bragg family Sorry for you loss. You are in my thought and prayers. Mr Bragg always would talk to me when he saw me. He will be missed all who new him.
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