Leroy Bragg

1915 - 2008  (93 years)

• Name	Leroy Bragg  [1, 2, 3]
  Birth	29 Aug 1915	Milam, Sabine County, Texas   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Death	2 Dec 2008	Sabine County, Texas   [2]
  Burial	New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas   [2]
  Notes	The Sabine County Reporter December 24, 2008, Page 12 Leroy Bragg Leroy Bragg, 93, died Dec. 2, 2008. He was born on Aug. 29, 1915 to Bertha and Herman Bragg of Milam. He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Weaver and husband, Harry, and son Dawyne Bragg and wife Gail; four grandchildren, Michael Scruggs, Angela Thurman, Kimberly Tomasek, and Merritt Bragg; plus seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lee; parents, sister, Mary Jones; and five brothers, Robert, George, Wilburn, Herman Jr., and Eldon Bragg. Bragg worked for Dupont, Inc. in Victoria for 27 years and retired in 1978. After retirement, he returned to his childhood home of Milam. He was a member of the Masons for over 50 years and a member of the Hemphill Chapter of the Eastern Star. Bragg was an avid hunter and fisherman. He killed at least one deer every year of his from the age of 15 until he was 92. He loved the outdoors and gardening was his favorite hobby. His favorite time of year was when the vegetables were ready for cooking and canning. He was also a dedicated Christian and active member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Milam. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and a friend to many. He was a kind, helpful and generous man. Funeral services were held Dec. 4 at Starr Funeral Home. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery in Milam. Services under the direction of Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill. (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)
  Person ID	I33187	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	17 Aug 2014

  
  

  Father	William Herman Bragg, Sr.,   b. 9 Dec 1889, Texas d. 19 Dec 1981, Sabine County, Texas (Age 92 years)
  Mother	Bertha Lee Lord,   b. Abt 1895, Texas d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	Bef 1913
  Family ID	F10574	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Betty Lee Reeves,   b. 22 Dec 1914   d. 24 Jul 2002, San Augustine County, Texas (Age 87 years)
  Marriage	Bef 1943
  Children	1. Living
  Family ID	F11252	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Sep 2010

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 29 Aug 1915 - Milam, Sabine County, Texas Death - 2 Dec 2008 - Sabine County, Texas Burial - - New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

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