George D. Bragg, 93, of Wellington died Sunday morning, August 10, 2014, at EMH University Hospital. He was born on March 16, 1921 in Clarksburg WV to the late William Russell and Venetia Idessa (nee Smith) Bragg. George was a 1938 graduate of Victory High School. He went on to serve in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. After his service he continued his education and earned his Bachelors of Science from Salem College WV in 1953. George relocated to the Oberlin area in 1953 for a brief time then moved to Pittsfield and ultimately to Wellington TWP. He took a job with the Lorain County Health Department as a sanitarian and became the Chief Sanitarian, retiring in 1985. He was an avid bowler, playing on two different leagues. George also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their sporting events and even after they had all graduated he continued to keep up with the Wellington Dukes, he especially enjoyed watching softball. George is survived by his children David (Julie) Bragg of Wellington, Steven (Patricia) Bragg of Sebring, Karen (Kevin) Conley and William Bragg both of Wellington, grandchildren, Kyle, Kory, Jennifer, Andrew, Sandra, Benjamin, and Jill, and 4 great-grandchildren with one on the way. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years Norma, and brothers James, John, and Charles Bragg. Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, August 13, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Wellington First United Methodist Church, 127 Park Place, where services will be held on Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. Rev. Lea Mahan officiating. Burial will follow at Pittsfield East Cemetery. Donations in George's memory may be directed to the Salvation Army, 181 East Herrick, Wellington. Norton-Eastman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be directed online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

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