Rev. Herschel L. Bragg, Sr.

Rev. Herschel L. Bragg, Sr. April 16, 1932-July 17, 2013 Having “served his generation well”, Rev. Herschel Lassiter Bragg, Sr., age 81, of Ellisville, Mississippi, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 14, 2013. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Hwy 29 N, Ellisville, with interment following at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Rev. Bragg was born on April 16, 1932 to the late John L. and Chloe Edna Bragg of Hildebran, NC. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; brother, Arthur Bragg; sister, Elizabeth Bragg Smith; and brother, John L. Bragg, Jr. Rev. Bragg served in the U.S. Navy as a Ship Serviceman, 3rd Class, during the Korean War. Following his term in the Navy, Rev. Bragg attended Tennessee Temple Bible College in Chattanooga, TN, graduating in 1959 with a ThG Degree. An Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree was bestowed upon Rev. Bragg in 1983 by Florida Bible College in Kissimmee, FL. He was recently recognized by BEAMS (Bible Education and Missionary Service) for his Christian service. Rev. Bragg accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at the young age of 11 and desired to serve the Lord through the pastorate. While attending Bible School, Rev. Bragg served as pastor of two chapels affiliated with Highland Park Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN. Following his graduation from Bible School, he pastored churches in Gallup, NM (1960-1964), Tupelo, MS (1964-1972) and at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Ellisville, MS (1972-2000), where he remained as Pastor Emeritus. From 2000 until his death, Rev. Bragg continued preaching by serving churches in need of an interim pastor as well as “filling the pulpit” during a pastor’s absence and speaking in revivals and missions conferences. He participated in several missions trips to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Honduras and Peru and looked forward to Vision Ministry’s monthly prison services at Rankin County Prison (MS). Rev. Bragg’s greatest desire in life was to serve his Savior first and foremost and to be a godly example before his family, friends and those whom he met. He was never ashamed to talk about the Lord and faithfully looked forward to every preaching opportunity that came his way. Rev. Bragg was employed with McLaurin Carpets, Inc. of Soso, MS. at the time of his death. Rev Bragg is survived by his wife, Patricia Faye Dycus Bragg of Ellisville; daughter, Ruth Compton (Schuyler) of Ellisville; son, Herschel L. Bragg, Jr. (Jennifer) of Ellisville; 3 grandchildren, Denver Compton (Colby) of Rustburg, VA; Austin Compton of Ellisville, and Ahnna Beth Bragg of Ellisville; great-granddaughter, Bryn Compton of Rustburg, VA; sister, Amy Wallace (Wayne) of Hildebran, NC; brother, David Bragg (Nancy) of Chattanooga, TN. Pallbearers will be Harold Iosty, David McLaurin, Raymond McLaurin, Jimmy Parker, Ken Rustin and Benny Stringer. The deacons, trustees and men of the Adult I Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to BEAMS, PO Box 10200, Gulfport, MS 39505 / 228.832.1096 for the purchase of Bibles to be supplied to missionaries. Memory Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Rev. Herschel L. Bragg, Sr.

April 16, 1932 - July 14, 2013