Nicholas Bragg

Son of Gary and Janice (Cribbs) Bragg, he was born January 7, 1975.

Surviving are his parents Gary and Janice Bragg of Dunlap; one brother Corey (Betty) Bragg, Sr, of Gautier, MS; and several nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

As a youth he volunteered at Wheels O’ Time Museum and in high school worked at the Town Theatre in Chillicothe. His love for Geography was developed by traveling for many years through the country with his parents, attending Packard auto meets and shows.

Nick graduated from IVC, class of 1993 and attended Illinois Central College, Arizona State University, and Los Angeles Community College. He completed Arizona Culinary School and graduated from New York Film Academy at Universal Studios in Los Angeles.

He lived in Scottsdale, AZ from 1996 to 2004, attending college and working various retail jobs and also doing volunteer work. He particularly enjoyed being a Manager at the Fashion Square Theatres in Scottsdale.

He lived in Hollywood from 2004 to 2010, working in the film and TV industry, his main love.

He contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome and returned to Peoria to recover.

Nick loved all sports and participated in Little League Baseball, hockey in high school and continued playing in Arizona on warm weather rinks. He also loved his cats, Boo and You.

He was funny, articulate, well-informed and loving and will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.

A celebration of Nick’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday June 6th, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. at United Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Peoria. Rev. Dr. Randall Saxon will officiate. Cremation will be accorded. His ashes will be spread at some of his favorite spots out west.

Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton is in charge of arrangements.

He belonged to many wildlife defense and other charitable organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, Arbor Day Foundation and the National Wildlife Federation. Memorials may be made to those or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.woolsey-wilton.com.