Carl Denzil Bragg, 76, of Brimfield, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Geauga Medical Center in Chardon.
He was born July 31, 1939 in Gem, WV to James Roy and Maude (Murphy) Bragg. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the NRA and the American Legion, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fishing. Most of all, Carl enjoyed spending time with his family especially his great granddaughter Bella.
He is survived by his wife, Alma (Boehmer) Bragg, whom he married on Spetember 30, 1960; sons, Byron (Tracy) Bragg of Garrettsville and John (Sandy) Bragg of Rootstown; grandchildren, Gary Jarvis, Michael Bragg, Shane Schmittle and Chloe Bragg; great granddaughter, Bella Noel Schmittle; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Schmittle; seven brothers and one sister.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association Akron Area Chapter, 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, OH 44131 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.