Renowned hairdresser and beloved friend to many, Jerry Bragg passed away June 20, 2022. At age 81, he was still working until having serious health issues. Jerry was preceded in death by parents Welton and Catherine Bragg. He is survived by his sister, Kay Simpson (Clarence), niece Laura Politte (Glen), nephew Cliff Simpson (Kate), grandnieces and grandnephews.
Strong in spirit, Jerry conquered polio in his youth and cancer as an adult. He was always nattily dressed, no matter the occasion. He loved movies and Broadway shows. Cruises were his favorite way to travel. On TCM Classic Cruises, he mingled with movie stars and attended discussions about films. He was an avid reader and enjoyed meeting with his book club.
Jerry graduated from Little Flower High School. After beauty college, he worked at the salons at Frost Bros. and then Nathan’s in Galveston. When he returned to San Antonio, he acquired a following of customers and worked at several salons in in Alamo Heights and Olmos Park until opening Ambiance, which he co-owned with Glenn Phipps. When Ambiance closed in 2007, he worked at Madison’s, and finally the Franklin Park Alamo Heights salon.
Everybody loved Jerry.
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