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Clyde Bragg Obituary
August 18, 1944 - December 17, 2025
Clyde W. Bragg, Jr., (81), of Richmond, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
He met his wife, Ruth Carey Bragg, while in college, and together they became parents to Jennifer Bragg Jones (Jon), Julia Elizabeth Bragg, and Johanna Bragg Midgett. His three girls were his pride and joy, and he later took on the role of "Pop" to his five amazing grandchildren, Jared Wesley Jones, Jaelyn Elaine Jones, Olivia Jane Midgett, Luke Anderson Sheppard, and Mason Alan Midgett. Clyde is survived by his children, grandchildren, and his younger sister Debbie Bragg Newcomb (David). Debbie was so special to Clyde, and she was an ever-present source of support. He also leaves behind his beloved aunt, Shirley Smith O'Neill.
Clyde was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, his mother and father, Betty Bragg and Clyde Bragg, Sr., and his uncle William Smith. After marrying Ruth at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, he became an active member of the church.
Clyde graduated from Benedictine High School in 1961 and continued his education at the Virginia Military Institute. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1965. Like many Keydets, he was a proud alumnus who told stories of his VMI days every chance he could. In 1975, he received his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Relatives and friends are invited to Clyde's Funeral Service at the Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory – Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland, Virginia 23005, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2 pm. Online condolences and fond memories of Clyde may be offered to the family online through Nelsen Funeral Home.
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Pat Morgan
January 12, 2026
Clyde was a TRUE VIRGINIA GENTLEMAN! Asa lighting rep who called on Clyde for 40 years, he was always welcoming and treated me with total respect and kindness. He will be missed!
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Mike Jackson
January 12, 2026
My deepest sympathy to entire family. My connection to Clyde began years ago on major project at St. Marys Hospital. Clyde was brought in to straighten out electrical engineering issues on very difficult project. He and I spent many long days and into the night there. We became good friends there and worked on several more projects over the years.
Always a professional with a plan but willing to discuss different approaches to challenges. He was humble but very knowledgeable which was unusual combination for his field of expertise. Always talked proudly about his family and their latest accomplishments. I always teased him that it was a blessing all his girls looked like their mom and not him.
My the Lord comfort you in this time of grief.
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