Celebrating the life of
Curtis Lamar Bragg
April 12, 1950 - December 03, 2011
Curtis Lamar Bragg died December 3, 2011 at the age of 61.
A native of Savannah, he was a graduate of Savannah High School and St. Leo College. Mr. Bragg was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. He retired after 34 years service with the US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District. Volunteering for deployment in the Corps' Overseas Contingency Operations, Mr. Bragg received Commander's Awards for outstanding service in Iraq and in Afghanistan where he served as Lead Office Engineer District – South. He was a past president of the German Friendly Society, a member of the Wilmington Island Club, the Marine Corps League, the National Chapter of the American Legion and St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife Jane Martin Bragg, son Mason Lamar Bragg, daughter-in-law Ashley Connor Bragg, daughter Caroline Bragg Brennan, son-in-law John Read Brennan, grandsons John Read Brennan, Jr., Thomas Martin Brennan and granddaughter Natalie Lorraine Bragg. He is also survived by his mother, Sadie Long Bragg, sisters Arnoldine Whitmore, Armelia Snyder, and brother Randall Bragg. He was predeceased by his father Arnold Lamar Bragg and brother Wendell.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Peter J. Hartmann officiating.
Burial: Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service will be Charles C. Martin, Jr., Harry D. Oliver III, Henry R. Richmond, Jeremy Glen Summerell, George Albert Tyson and Jason Cyrus Utley.
Remembrances: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church , 10 West 31st Street, Savannah 31401 and Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Curtis was a good friend and brother-in-law.Our condolences to Curtis'family on the loss of such a good man who has been a shining light to all that knew him.He's in a much better place now with Arnold,Wendy,and J.B.. SEMPER FI! Love, The Overstreets
- Bill and Frances Overstreet, Pooler, GA
We are so sorry about Curtis, he was one of a kind. He always said exactly what he thought, but he was a teddy bear. We remember him working on refinishing furniture in the garage or heading to golf course, he always seemed to be busy. Bet heaven has a great golf course! You all in our thoughts and prayers, Wally and Candy Knight
- Candy Knight, Collierville, TN
Jane and family you are in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Just remember God loved Curtis more and he's in a better place now. I will miss him as well. Maybell
- Mabel Ruth & Family, Savannah, GA
Jane and family, you will all be in our prayers. Our condolences to you. All our love, Aunt Martha and George
- martha bartl, loveland, OH
Jane & Family- I knew Curtis for over 25 years and worked with him often at the Savannah District. I also played golf with him many times and always enjoyed his company. He was an honest man who said what he thought and there are not enough people like Curtis.
- Bill Hough, Woodbine, GA
Jane and Family, I am sorry for you loss, you are in my prayers.
- Jackie Rice, Savannah, GA
Jane and all of your family, I have been so saddened by the loss of Curtis. He use to sit behind me in Coach Ethridge's Typing Class in High School. He was the best friend that anyone in the world could ever ask for. My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss of such a grand guy. Please tell your children how much we all loved him in his earlier days. He was a great friend. God Bless each of you. From a friend.
- Ann Youmans O'Quinn, Richmond Hill, GA
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your time of sorrow.
- Priscilla Erickson Cowart, Hardeeville, SC
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. We have heard only the highest praise of his fine character from Rose and Russ. We will keep him in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, Joseph and Irene Buhagiar
- Joseph and Irene Buhagiar, Dearborn Heights, MI
To all the Bragg Family, Joan & I send our heart felt condolences. May the good memories give you strenth at this time of mourning.
- Thomas & Joan Hickman, Brooklet, GA
We have such good memories of Curtis at family gatherings when he was a little boy. We send our love right now. Mary Long
- Mary & Dean Long, Lawrenceville, GA
With deepest sympathy. Jane, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ken and Edwana Cowart
- Kenneth Cowart, Boiling Springs, SC
Some of my fondest memories on the golf course were playing alongside with Mr. Curtis. He had me smiling from the first tee to the last green. Those times will never be forgotton.
- Kevin Richmond, Savannah, GA
Jane~ You and Your Family are all in our prayers, We are so sorry for your loss,and will continue to pray for all of you. Love Lori & family
- Lori Garrison & Family, cincinnati, OH
Dear Jane and Family, I am saddened to hear of your loss this day, and my thoughts and prayers are with you all this evening. You all have been as family to me, and your kindness during my own time of loss is remembered and cherished. Again, I pray for your comfort and for the healing that only the Lord can provide for you all. My highest regards, Warren
- Warren Bumgarner, Granite Falls, NC
Jane, My heart breaks for you and your children as you go through this. May God bless you with the strength to get through it all as peacefully as possible knowing how he loved you and how you cared for him when he needed you most. My favorite memory of Curtis will be him sitting at my table and comparing recipes as he ate my catfish stew and begged me for my recipe. With love, Wanda
- Wanda White, Girard, GA
Hated to hear this. He sounded so upbeat when we talked. Prayers for your family. May God bless you and strengthen you during this and days to come.
- Victor Long & Family, Cumming, GA
Curtis was a good friend and brother-in-law.Our condolences to Curtis'family on the loss of such a good man who has been a shining light to all that knew him.He's in a much better place now with Arnold,Wendy,and J.B.. SEMPER FI! Love, The Overstreets
- Bill and Frances Overstreet, Pooler, GA
We are so sorry about Curtis, he was one of a kind. He always said exactly what he thought, but he was a teddy bear. We remember him working on refinishing furniture in the garage or heading to golf course, he always seemed to be busy. Bet heaven has a great golf course! You all in our thoughts and prayers, Wally and Candy Knight
- Candy Knight, Collierville, TN
Jane and family you are in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Just remember God loved Curtis more and he's in a better place now. I will miss him as well. Maybell
- Mabel Ruth & Family, Savannah, GA
Jane and family, you will all be in our prayers. Our condolences to you. All our love, Aunt Martha and George
- martha bartl, loveland, OH
Jane & Family- I knew Curtis for over 25 years and worked with him often at the Savannah District. I also played golf with him many times and always enjoyed his company. He was an honest man who said what he thought and there are not enough people like Curtis.
- Bill Hough, Woodbine, GA
Jane and Family, I am sorry for you loss, you are in my prayers.
- Jackie Rice, Savannah, GA
Jane and all of your family, I have been so saddened by the loss of Curtis. He use to sit behind me in Coach Ethridge's Typing Class in High School. He was the best friend that anyone in the world could ever ask for. My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss of such a grand guy. Please tell your children how much we all loved him in his earlier days. He was a great friend. God Bless each of you. From a friend.
- Ann Youmans O'Quinn, Richmond Hill, GA
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your time of sorrow.
- Priscilla Erickson Cowart, Hardeeville, SC
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. We have heard only the highest praise of his fine character from Rose and Russ. We will keep him in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, Joseph and Irene Buhagiar
- Joseph and Irene Buhagiar, Dearborn Heights, MI
To all the Bragg Family, Joan & I send our heart felt condolences. May the good memories give you strenth at this time of mourning.
- Thomas & Joan Hickman, Brooklet, GA
We have such good memories of Curtis at family gatherings when he was a little boy. We send our love right now. Mary Long
- Mary & Dean Long, Lawrenceville, GA
With deepest sympathy. Jane, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ken and Edwana Cowart
- Kenneth Cowart, Boiling Springs, SC
Some of my fondest memories on the golf course were playing alongside with Mr. Curtis. He had me smiling from the first tee to the last green. Those times will never be forgotton.
- Kevin Richmond, Savannah, GA
Jane~ You and Your Family are all in our prayers, We are so sorry for your loss,and will continue to pray for all of you. Love Lori & family
- Lori Garrison & Family, cincinnati, OH
Dear Jane and Family, I am saddened to hear of your loss this day, and my thoughts and prayers are with you all this evening. You all have been as family to me, and your kindness during my own time of loss is remembered and cherished. Again, I pray for your comfort and for the healing that only the Lord can provide for you all. My highest regards, Warren
- Warren Bumgarner, Granite Falls, NC
Jane, My heart breaks for you and your children as you go through this. May God bless you with the strength to get through it all as peacefully as possible knowing how he loved you and how you cared for him when he needed you most. My favorite memory of Curtis will be him sitting at my table and comparing recipes as he ate my catfish stew and begged me for my recipe. With love, Wanda
- Wanda White, Girard, GA
Hated to hear this. He sounded so upbeat when we talked. Prayers for your family. May God bless you and strengthen you during this and days to come.
- Victor Long & Family, Cumming, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
