Rexford Townsend Bragaw III
Mar 24, 1948Aug 18, 2018
Memorial Service
Location
Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia
Date
Mon, August 27, 2018
Time
3 : 00 PM – 8 : 00 AM
Obituary message
Rexford Townsend Bragaw III, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, 70, Midlothian, VA, passed away August 18, 2018.
A memorial service is planned for Monday, August 27, 2018, 3:00pm, Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002. Chaplain Erin Burnette will officiate.
Rex was born March 24, 1948 in Rocky Hill, CT to Rexford Townsend II and Marie Berthe (Levesque) Bragaw. He graduated from Kenston High School,1966 Kent State, OH,1970 and the University of Cincinnati Law School 1973. Rex served as a lawyer in the US Army until his retirement in 1994. He served in the 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX, the Judge Advocate General, Fort Lee, VA (2 tours) and DoD at the Pentagon. After his retirement from the US Army, he worked as a civilian instructor in Logistic Contracting, retiring in 2009. Rex is survived by his loving wife Judy Ann (Powell); daughter Angela Bragaw Hamer (Jonathon), daughter Amy Rebecca Bragaw, son Bradford Townsend Bragaw (Brandi), and daughter Erin Rose Bell (Jesse); mother of his children Patricia Lee Bragaw and eight grandchildren; sisters Bonnie Kasik (Rich), Pam Bolda (Tom), Alice Rehm (Carl), and brother-in-law Nelson O’Donnell; step-daughter Sarah Elkins (David) and her two children; bonus grandchildren Tyler and Zoe Fallon. He was preceded in death by parents, Rexford and Marie and sister Debbie O’Donnell. A special thank you to James River Hospice for their loving care and support. Rex enjoyed spending time on the water whether it be sailing or cruising. We will always carry the memory of you in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to James River Home Health, 9100 Arboretum Pkwy., Ste. 290, N. Chesterfield, VA 23236 or American Cancer Society of Virginia, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” John F. Kennedy
Mike Whorton lit a candle for Rexford Townsend Bragaw III
Rex you were loved and will be missed. Thank you for being such a big part of Tyler and Zoe’s life 💜
Wish your grandchildren Cooper and Carson Bragaw, Brody and Brooke Whittington, London and George Hamer, Lacee and Mason Bell could have known you as your children knew you. I miss and Love you very much.
Rehm family, please know you and your family are in our prayers. Celebrate the life of Rex!
I am so very proud to have been your high school sweetheart and your bride ~~~ 42 fabulous years of sharing our lives together. You were such a kind, passionate, supportive and caring man to both me and our children. My heart fills with joy when I think of all the precious memories we made together; memories that no one will ever be able to steal away. Our children Angela, Amy, Bradford and Erin are daily reminders of the beautiful family we created. How proud you were of each one, and the love you had for them was genuine. I wish I could have seen you one last time to say our goodbyes, so until we meet again at Heavens door, I pray that you will rest peacefully in God’s hands. Forever, “Your Little Buddy,†Patti
Angi, Amy, Brad and Erin, I am thinking of you all during this difficult time. Your Dad was such a sweet man and I’m happy I got to know him while we were neighbors. Prayers and my condolences for all of you.
To the family of Rex Bragaw:
My deepest condolences to the family. Patti, my heart breaks for you and though we have cried together, I know your family and friends will sustain you in the more difficult days ahead. We will be here for you and yours and I know that the Good Lord will hold you in the hollow of his hand. Peace and blessings for Rex in eternal rest.
Patti,my heart breaks for you and your family. Rex was a strong,principled and fair man. I so enjoyed working for the two of you in Oriental NC You guys helped me through my heartbreak. The Bean was always an extension of your home. That was evident in the love and laughter that I saw everyday. The respect and love you showed one another every day was an inspiration. I saw the love you both had for your wonderful family. I was grateful to be a part of that.Rex was a fine man and I am honored to have known him. He will always be remembered.Rest easy Rex,you deserve it.
Sincerely,
June Durham
HI Patti: Worked for Rex at 1st Cav back in 1984-85. Something was telling me to check online. Sorry for your loss. He was a great boss and a terrific person.
Was just thinking of Rex today and happened upon this obituary. We were neighbors on Goldengate Place in Richmond prior to moving to Alabama. Rex and Patti even visited us once after our move. Albeit a bit late, my deepest condolences to the family. Rex was a great guy and I am sure he will be missed.
My condolences to all of you. I worked with Rex at DeCA and so enjoyed his sense of humor and his advice on a daily basis. I am from NC. He always kept me posted on The Bean . He always was excited to talk about Patti and all the family.