1948
Michael
2011
Michael Bragg
July 29, 1948 — July 29, 2011
Michael Allen Bragg, 63, died on July 29, 2011. He spent his last moments with his beloved wife, Mary Bragg.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27 at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, 13720 Roe in Leawood, Kansas, with a reception to follow at Wil Jenny’s. A private visitation for family members will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel in Overland Park, Kansas.
Michael was born on October 27, 1947 in Cumberland, Maryland, an only child, to George and Kathleen Bragg.
He attended Alleghany High School in Cumberland, Maryland and West Virginia State University where he met the love of his life, Mary. Michael and Mary were married in 1967 and spent 44 years together, raising their children and grandchildren. They lived in Cumberland, Maryland; Antioch, California, and Overland Park, Kansas.
Michael worked for Goodyear Tire Company for over 40 years. His work ethic was surpassed only by his love for his family, on whom he doted. Michael spent every possible moment with his family, attending school plays, soccer games and family gatherings for his children and grandchildren. He had boundless energy and loved organizing, cleaning, watching sports, discovering the latest gadgets, and spending every possible moment with his wife, Mary. Michael's life was a testament to the importance of family, friendship and faith, and this is the legacy he leaves behind for his children and everyone that he knew. He will be loved and remembered always.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Bragg; his children, Michael William Bragg and Christina Bragg-Smith; and his grandchildren, McCall Smith, Mary Madison Smith, McClain Smith, and Lucy Bragg.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27 at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, 13720 Roe in Leawood, Kansas, with a reception to follow at Wil Jenny’s. A private visitation for family members will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel in Overland Park, Kansas.
Michael was born on October 27, 1947 in Cumberland, Maryland, an only child, to George and Kathleen Bragg.
He attended Alleghany High School in Cumberland, Maryland and West Virginia State University where he met the love of his life, Mary. Michael and Mary were married in 1967 and spent 44 years together, raising their children and grandchildren. They lived in Cumberland, Maryland; Antioch, California, and Overland Park, Kansas.
Michael worked for Goodyear Tire Company for over 40 years. His work ethic was surpassed only by his love for his family, on whom he doted. Michael spent every possible moment with his family, attending school plays, soccer games and family gatherings for his children and grandchildren. He had boundless energy and loved organizing, cleaning, watching sports, discovering the latest gadgets, and spending every possible moment with his wife, Mary. Michael's life was a testament to the importance of family, friendship and faith, and this is the legacy he leaves behind for his children and everyone that he knew. He will be loved and remembered always.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Bragg; his children, Michael William Bragg and Christina Bragg-Smith; and his grandchildren, McCall Smith, Mary Madison Smith, McClain Smith, and Lucy Bragg.
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