James "Mike" Bragdon - Fair Funeral Home

James "Mike" Bragdon September 22, 1946 - June 19, 2017

Born: Sunday Sep 22, 1946

Died: Monday Jun 19, 2017

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James Michael "Mike" Bragdon, 70, of 921 Aquaview Drive in Kernersville, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Thursday, June 22, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Centenary United Methodist Church Cemetery with military rites provided by Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard and the NC National Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (2 - 3 PM) at Fair Funeral Home.

Mike was born September 22, 1946 in the Leaksville section of Eden, NC, to the late Lonnie W. Bragdon and Orene Strong Bragdon. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and a veteran of the US Air Force. Mike was a former warehouse manager for Fieldcrest Mills. Mike loved to watch his grandchildren play sports, travel, play golf and enjoyed cooking barbecue.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cherry Bragdon of the home; daughters, April Bragdon Benfield (Jason) of High Point and Amber D. Bragdon of Kernersville; grandchildren, Taylor Lawrence, Carson and Sydney Benfield and Braden and Evan Faw; brother Steve Bragdon (Judy) of Stoneville; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Linda and I send our deepest sympathy God Bless
roger l smith

Hugs and Prayers.
Stacy Monk

Cherry, April and Amber: I am so very sorry for your loss. Mike was one of the finest people I have ever known. He was so level-headed and so "common sense" smart. He was great to be around. I will always treasure all of our golf trips. ED
Ed Hall

Sorry for your loss, prayers for family. XDmxY
Dot TaylorSisk

Thinking of you all. Love and hugs, Katherine
Katherine Pryor

We are so very sorry for your loss, Amber and family. Please know you are on our hearts and prayers💜 Love, Angel and Bobby Barber
Angel Barber

Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
Bryan Winther

Amber, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I know he was so very special to you and all that knew and love him. Love and prayers for you and your family.
Debbie Dinkins

Mike was one great man! You all have my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. I'm thinking of you all.
Jada

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS.We are thinking about and praying for your family.We love Braden and Evan .
LOIS AND Harry Faw

To Cherry and family, please know how sorry I am for your loss. May God's love provide comfort and give you peace. I willl keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Irvin

We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a real good person and great to work for. Our prayers are with you. God Bless you all.
Charles & Frances Morgan.

Dear Cherry, I am so sorry to hear about Mike and wish I could be there today, but I'm out of the country. What a good man and a good friend. May God bless you. Steve
Steve Hutcherson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May God comfort and carry you through.
Ronnie & Robin Manuel

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