MARIAN SUE (SUSY) AND TERRY l BRAGG

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved parents Marian Sue (Susy) and Terry L. Bragg of McConnelsville within an hour apart of each other on Thursday, April 3 at their home surrounded by their children and grandchildren due to health issues. Susy was born March 24, 1938 to the late Bernard & Winnifred Murray McGrath.  Terry was born July 26, 1939 to the late Wallace and Velma Patterson Bragg.  They are survived by their four children Teri Lynne (Phil) Childs, Tim (Kim) Bragg and Tom (Melanie) Bragg all of McConnelsville and Tracy (Amy) Bragg of Powell and 9 grandchildren:  Colby (Brent) Schmitt, Colton (Kaylie Apperson) Childs, Derek (Nicci) Bragg, Cody Bragg, Wesley (Hannah) Bragg, Brady (Dari) Bragg, Karlie (Brandon) Totman, Riley and Sadie Bragg and 14 great grandchildren.  They were married on May 29, 1957 by Rev. Paul Whipple at the Trinity United Methodist Church.  They will be deeply missed by their furry companions Mollie and Izzy. Terry was the owner of Bragg's Furniture & Appliance & Carpet for over 50 years and Susy worked alongside of Terry for several years.  Terry and Susy were both owners of the Chatterbox Sports Bar from 1994-2000 along with their children.  He served on the Board of Directors of the Citizen's National Bank for many years.  Terry served on the M & M Fire Dept. for 45 years, 36 as chief and 2 as Assistant Chief.  Under his leadership the M & M Fire Dept. was one of the first ISO class 3 volunteer fire departments in the State of Ohio.  He received 3 bravery awards for fire services.  In 1994 Terry received the Bob & Delores Hope Good Samaritan award.   In 1996 he was awarded the VFW Dept of Ohio firefighter of the year and the following year he was the VFW District 5 firefighter of the year.  He was appointed to serve on the planning committee to design and build the Ohio Fire Academy in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Terry was instrumental in starting the M & M Jaycees 4th of July Festival in 1966 and was awarded the Ohio Jaycees Outstanding Local President Division I.  He received a community service award from Ohio Grand Lodge of Free Masons. Terry was a member of the United States Marine Corp Reserve.  He was a past commander of the American Legion Post 24. He was a Golden Eagle member of Eagles #2187. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 111 and Scottish Rite and coached little league football for many years.  Terry's most treasured moments were spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and friends at hunting camp. Susy was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Eastern Star and several card clubs.  Susy loved to play golf and played on the Lakeside Ladies golf league for several years.  In the early 70s she helped organized the Fire Dept. women's auxiliary.  Susy was a past president of the American Legion Post 24 Auxiliary.  Susy's most treasured moments were spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in the summer by their pool. They both enjoyed attending their grandchildren's and great grandchildren's activities and were huge supporters of Morgan Athletics.  Services will be held on Tues, April 8 at 11:00 A.M. at the Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville with burial following in the McConnelsville Cemetery.  Friends may call on the family on Monday, April 7 from 3-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to M & M Fire Dept., American Legion Color Guard or the Morgan Athletic Boosters.