A native of West Virginia, Don grew up in the Irish Mountain region of the Appalachians. At the age of 17 he volunteered to join the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged and acquired the rank of Sergeant First Class.
In 1968 he started at Ennis Business Forms located in Paso Robles. He started at the position of Shipping Clerks Helper and worked his way up through the business to retire at the position of General Manager.
Once retired, he moved to his ranch back on the West Virginia Irish Mountain top where he lived for 5 years enjoying his life as a small rancher. He then moved back to California to be closer to family and friends.
Don is survived by his wife of 43 years Sandra Bragg, Son Clay Bragg, Step Son Scotty Strohn, Daughters Sherly Bragg and Jennifer Auvil, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and one more expected.
A Celebration of Don’s life will be held at 1:00 pm – 5:00pm, on Saturday, March 16, at the Lockwood Community Center, 65951 Lockwood-Jolon Rd, Lockwood Ca. 93932. All friends and family of Don’s are welcome.
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