David Gragg

David Eugene Gragg, Jr., 61, moved to his final resting place on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at his home with his friends and family surrounding him. David was born on October 31, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Alydth Isabelle Gragg and David Eugene Gragg, Sr. David was an involved, hard-working husband, father, and grandfather. Growing up, David was an athlete and a boy scout. He was all district and all conference during his basketball career at Central High School. He met Tamara Anne Janet in college and they married November 25, 1972. David and Tammy had three children: Lance Gragg (married to Sherri Gragg), Tracy Haggerty (married to Robert Haggerty), and Sarah DeLuca (married to Peter DeLuca, Jr.). David coached many of his children's athletic teams and was very involved with their activities. He became a father-like figure to many of their children's friends. David was a hard-working man and took on many positions in construction and management. He was a recipient of the Rotarian Exchange Program for young business men, obtained rank of Eagle Boy Scout, and was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Church in Cape. He was a friend to all and loved his family and friends. David would help anyone, at any time. Being blessed with seven grandchildren was one of David's biggest joys: Joshua Haggerty, Brittany Beveridge, Autumn Gragg, Zachary Haggerty, Sebastian Pope, Alexa DeLuca, and Mia DeLuca. David leaves behind many, many people that love him dearly. These survivors include his wife, three children, and his seven grandchildren. David also has two sisters and one brother: Rebecca Holland, Martha Boyd (Steve), and John Gragg (Sally). Other survivors are David's father and mother-in-law, Chip and Nancy Janet, as well as three brothers-in-law, Richard Janet (Susan), Robert Janet (Beth), and Chris Janet (Jill). He was preceded in death by his father, David Eugene Gragg, Sr. and his mother, Alydth Isabelle Osborn Gragg, and many other family and friends who await him in eternal peace. Visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel with parish prayers at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Church in Cape with the Rev. David Hulshof officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of David to the Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration, Radnor Station Building 2 Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Rd., Radnor, PA 19087.

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David Gragg

October 1, 2014