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James Bragan Obituary
1942-2012
James (Jim) Bragan, Sr., 69 went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012. Jim was a graduate of Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. He proudly retired as a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol after 31 years and was also retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve, where he proudly flew with the Spectra C130 Ghost Riders out of Duke Field. Jim was a 3rd degree Mason, a member of Foley Presbyterian Church, a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Elk's Lodge for many years.
He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Carleen of Foley, AL; his children, Shari (Glenn) Alberson of Pensacola, James Jr. (Mel) Bragan of Nashville, TN and Tina (Rick) Lazauskas of Foley, AL. His stepchildren, Heather (Rick) Tyms of Pensacola, Jill (Nathan) Miller of Harrison, AR, Molly Belott, Scott Rowley of Pensacola, Kevin Carvalho of Fort Walton Beach, and Rick (Phyllis) Carvalho of New Braunfels, TX. His grandchildren, Hannah Alberson, Kayla Lazauskas, Maddie & Molly Bragan, Adina & Max Tyms, Jerrid Lunsford, Taylor, Matt & Alec Carvalho will miss their "Bumpa" greatly. The family was proud to be able to call him "Dad".
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors.
The funeral services will be held at 11:30 am, Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Reverend Van Eddington officiating. Committal will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and 1 hour prior to funeral service on Thursday at the funeral home.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be expressed online at www.fcfhs.com.
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Chuck Wilcox
May 18, 2012
I knew Jim many years ago when his daughter Tina and my three girls Tina, Lana and Becky played softball together at Myrtle Grove ballpark. They also went to went to Escambia High School together. My middle daughter Lana and Tina were good friends and they graduated together. Jim was one of the good guys.
My sympathy and prayers go out to Jim's family and especially to Tina. May God watch over them and help them through their time of sorrow.
Suzan Shofner
May 18, 2012
Shari, you and your family are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
James Powell
May 17, 2012
To the family of James Bragan, my wife and I (Trooper Jim and Kay Powell) wish to express our deepest sympathy to your family. I (Jim) was in surgery today and my wife (Kay) is recovering from a recent shoulder surgery. We are sorry to not have been able to attend the service for a friend, co-worker and brother in Christ. May God grant you a peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time. We will meet again some day.
Greg Spears
May 17, 2012
I was honored to attend the memorial service at Barrancas National Cemetery. God bless the family. Rest in Peace, "Mr. B".
Sue Krebs
May 17, 2012
Condolences to the Bragan family. It was my pleasure as a sixth grade teacher at Bellview M.S. to share my days with Tina, a bright and dear student. Also, a highlight that year was the day her dad visited the class to discuss his career.
Sue Howie Krebs
Philip Waller
May 17, 2012
So sorry to here about Jim. He and I worked many days together and had lots of fun and laughs. May God Bless you. Jim Boy.
Lee & Al Gamma
May 17, 2012
We had a lot of good times visiting and traveling together in the years Jim was married to my sister Eddie. We got to visit Jim and Carleen in their home in Foley. I'm happy he got to have good times with Carleen traveling to Ireland, Russia and other places. My prayers and thoughts for all of Jim's family.
Dennis Waldron
May 17, 2012
He took the time and allowed me to ride with him many times before I joined the PPD. We had some fun times. Thanks Jim. I have thought of you often over the years.
Mike Cline
May 17, 2012
Shari, Jimbo, and Bragan Family,
Thoughts and Prayers are with You All in this time of Loss.
Ronnie Marshburn
May 17, 2012
so sad to hear about Jimbo, he and I grew up in Navy Point and had a lot of great times back then, my prayers go out to the Bragan family. Ronnie Marshburn
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