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WILLIAM BRAGG Obituary
WILLIAM A. BRAGG
On Saturday, March 17, 2012 of Owings, MD and formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Arlene M. Bragg; father of Kellie (Ronnie) Sellner, Shannon (Chris) DePretoro, and Heather (Jason) Murphy; grandfather of Christopher, Braden, Kylie, Jason and Drew; son-in-law of Margaret and the late Allan Thomas; brother of Thomas (Carol) Bragg. Memorial Service at Blue Heron Center, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Paul Sleman Clark
March 20, 2019
Bill & Arlene It's now been 7 years and you are as alive to us as when we would talk plants and wood and work and family. I have under glass on my desk your photo and program from the funeral, and see it every day..and remember your generosity and spirit. You are missed, perhaps now more than ever. Love to the family. Paul & Theresa Clark
Steve & Donna Nolan
March 29, 2012
Bill, we've had alot of good times together. I will miss the calls on Christmas Day the past 35 years, all the laughs, but I know that you are with our Lord and Savior. I'll still look up to the heavens and wish you a Merry Christmas! You'll always be in my thoughts.
George ("Rags") Owen
March 29, 2012
I can't express the sadness I feel in my heart. Bill, was a mans, Man in every respect. I worked with him and also worked for him. Bill was always very conscientious about his work and always gave a 110 percent, no matter, what the job was. We will all certainly miss him,but will remain alive in our memories forever. George Owen, ("Rags") Reedville, Va.
Barry Mick
March 28, 2012
A mans legacy is measured by the souls that are better from knowing him...until we meet again my friend.
Rick and Dottie Rodda
March 28, 2012
You truly will be missed Bill. You were a wonderful person to know and to work with. May God bless you and your family in these times.
Sincerely,
Theresa Clark
March 27, 2012
Not to echo Paul, but I just wanted to add my thoughts. I'll remember Bill when I see plants he gave us; when I listen to Mark Knopfler who was also a favorite of Bill's; when we talked about liking (or not) authors; and when I think about the love Bill had for Arlene, his daughters and his grands and those lucky enough be be among his friends.
Peter Higgs
March 27, 2012
Bill was one of if not the best steamfitter I ever worked with and one of the smartest.I wish everyone had gotten to know BILL.I will miss you.KEEP MY SEAT WARM UP THERE IN HEAVEN GOD BLESS
John P. Sullivan
March 27, 2012
The members of Steamfitters Local 602 are saddened to hear of the loss of our Brother, Bill Bragg. He will be remembered for his countless contributions to our Union and our industry.
John P. Sullivan
President, Steamfitters Local 602
Tom Bragg
March 26, 2012
My brother Bill (or Buzz) was a big man, with big shoulders, a big heart, a big life, and just a grand family. Love continues forever.
Paul/Theresa Clark
March 25, 2012
Bill was a lifeforce, who lived his life with joy, love and dedication and loyalty to his wife Arlene, his children, grandchildren and friends. He loved and embraced life with every fiber of his being, and always gave far more of himself than he could ever hope to get back. He was an extraordinary man, and dear friend, Every time we are in a garden, or forest or in special natural places we will think of Bill, and thank him for all that he and Arlene gave to us. We love you Arlene, and promise you Bill will be with us always, and evermore.
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