On the early morning of Thursday September 24, 2015 Orie “Sonny” Bragg passed away with his loving wife, Donna, by his side.
Sonny was born in Comanche, OK on September 1, 1938 to Peanut and Ida-Mae Bragg; being the oldest to Ella and Ruth.
He grew up in Oklahoma then moved to Fillmore, CA and joined the military at the age 18. He was stationed in Germany for most of his military career then move back to Fillmore. He worked as a roofer along with a variety of jobs for the City of Fillmore.
Sonny married his wife Donna on 9/1/1962, spending 53 loving years together. Together they raised two kids, Rhonda and Danny in Fillmore, CA. Sonny was an amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather; where he always had one of his grandchildren or kids with him. In 1988 Sonny and Donna moved to Helena, MT with their son. Sonny and Donna made their home in Helena, MT. Sonny made his career in Helena being a locksmith at Burdick’s for 25 years. He loved everything about Helena, from fishing to hunting along with enjoying long drives with his wife. Sonny would say being married to Donna was the best thing ever next to his grandkids.
Sonny survived by his loving wife Donna, Danny and Jamie Bragg (MT), Rhonda and Richard Chagolla (CA); grandkids Bailee and Miranda (MT) and Alisa (NV) and Gabriella (CA); great grandkid Sonny (NV).
“For God so loves the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
A Committal Service with Military Honors will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Sonny.
Service Schedule
Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 30, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Fort Harrison , Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 30, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Fort Harrison , Montana 59636
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Judy Thompson says
Donna and family, I am so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. He was such a great, loving, compassionate and funny human being. Loved hearing his jokes, that will be missed as will he.
Judy
Rick Broadwater says
My condolences to Sonny’s wife, family, friends and co-workers.
I will miss his smile , our good humored conversations and then followed by “Did you hear this one yet”! God Bless and will miss him.
Rick.
Mari Williams says
Donna, Danny, Jamie, girls and the rest of the family – please know that our family is thinking of you during this very sad time. That being said please also know that Ed and I are so happy that this sweet angel can spread his wings and fly and open the locks to the gates of heaven! He always had a special grin, a smile as big as Texas and a joke to make me laugh. Just love this beautiful man and how much he loved all of you!!! I will miss his laugh and giant smile:(
Amy, Jim, Dan and Julia Anderson says
Sonny was part of our early years as a family as Dan and Julia received the best child care in “the blue house”. Sonny was a positive, upbeat and gentle soul who loved children❤️ A good man! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Donna and family.
Randy Hoag says
Donna and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There are very few people in the world today that each and every time you see them, they make your day brighter. Sonny was at the top of that list. I will always remember his witty humor, and willingness to help anyone that he came in contact with. I worked alongside him for a couple of years at Burdick’s, and I was always amazed that no matter what kind of lock would come in the door.. Sonny knew exactly how it came apart and could get it in working order in no time. I will also remember him grossing us out at the shop by opening up the fresh sauerkraut from the Hutterites.. and eating it with a spoon, while chuckling the whole time. He was a wonderful man, with a big heart, and he will truly be missed by anyone that had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace.
Mike Day says
Sonny was one of the greatest men I have ever met.
May you rest in peace Sonny, you will be mist by many
Mike Day
Bridger veterinary hospital says
To all of Sonny’s family,
We are so sorry to hear about Sonny’s passing. Donna and Sonny were some of our first clients after we purchased our practice and soon became friends . I always loved it when he would help me at Burdocks, he always made me feel special. He was a sincere man and you knew he loved both his two and four legged family. Please take care, Keith, Sharlene, Steve and the entire Bridger staff