Bragg, John King

  • Tuesday, June 6, 2023
John Bragg
John Bragg

John King Bragg, 88, of Chattanooga, was summoned from his earthly home to the place of eternal rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in a local health care facility.

He was born on September 23, 1934, the third child to Albert Bragg, Sr. and Betty Hood-Bragg in Lexington, Ms. John has lived in several cities throughout the states: Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Florida, and Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne; father, Albert Bragg; stepmother, Mary Bragg; one brother, Albert Bragg Jr.; and three sisters, Bertha Springer, Margaret Seay, and Sarah Gaston.

Survivors include five children, sons, John Anthony (Edna), Larry (Kathy) both of Chattanooga, and Lebron of Virginia; daughters, Peggy Bragg and Valerie Polk both of Chattanooga; five brothers, Jessie, Lester (Callie) and Norman, all of Chattanooga, Elder Willie (Mary) of Mobile, AL, and Elder Samuel (Rella) of Evansville, IN; two sisters, Mattie (Lebron) Russell and Patsy (Elder Clyde) Rudd of Jackson, MS; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be on Friday, June 9, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Willie J. Bragg as the eulogist.

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