His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. Jay Powers. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Than come back to ForeverMissed and reload this page. . This is the first thing thats ever been given to me.. Later that year, Whittaker was charged with -- and later pleaded no contest to -- assaulting a bar manager in Putnam County. But Whittaker already a wealthy contractor before his lottery win has had several brushes with the law since he won the prize. [2], Before his lottery win, Whittaker had been the president of Diversified Enterprises Construction, a contracting firm in Putnam County, West Virginia, for 12 years. ?s corporations and was a 1984 Graduate of Hinton High School. After his conversation with reporters outside his home, Steve Crosier told the Associated Press he did not know any details of Braggs death or when her body was placed outside on his property. He has also been accused in two lawsuits of assaulting female employees of a racetrack. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Preceded in death by her first husband; Gary Wayne Bragg on August 18, 1991 and her daughter; Brandi LaSha Bragg on December 5, 2004.Besides her parents she is survived by her husband of 7 years; Brian McMann of Beckley and several aunts, uncles and cousins.Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 10, 2009 at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel with Bishop Cecil Welch officiating. His home and car were repeatedly burglarized. Ginger was a loving mother and daughter who attended the Church of God and also severed as an officer of the Whittaker family's corporations and was a 1984 Graduate of Hinton High School. You have permission to edit this article. Brandi LaSha` Bragg, 17, of Scott Depot, died Sunday, December 5, 2004. On Sept. 17, 2004, his granddaughter's boyfriend was found dead from a drug overdose in Whittaker's home. How much remained at his death, and who might benefit from his estate, was not immediately clear on Tuesday. Kanawha Magistrate Tim Halloran later suppressed sobriety test results, causing the case to be dropped. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Braggs body was identified by tattoos on her neck, said State Police Sgt. He was put on two years probation and ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. No explanation was given, but officials did not suspect foul play. Born October 15, 1966 in Beckley, she is the daughter of Jack Whittaker of Rocky Gap, Virginia and Jewell Ward Whittaker of Beckley. [15] The thieves, according to the account, went to 12 branches of the City National Bank and cashed 12 checks. CHARLESTON - A charter jet company is saying Ginger Whittaker Bragg, the daughter of Powerball winner Jack Whittaker, has yet to pay almost $50,000 for four flights she took in the summer of 2005.Spitfire Aviation of North Carolina filed the lawsuit June 16 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Bragg, Whittaker LLC and AGA Automotive, a company Bragg owns.Spitfire says it is owed $48,873.01 for flights to Atlantic City, N.J., Jeffersonville, Ind. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Whittaker also put his granddaughter, Brandi Bragg, on his payroll. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Powerball winner Jack Whittakers daughter was taken to a hospital July 4 after Raleigh County sheriffs deputies say they responded to a disturbance call at her Glade Springs home and found cocaine and a firearm at the scene. [5] He was not a regular lottery player but bought $100 in tickets because the jackpot was so high. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at 42 after struggling for years with cancer. An autopsy didnt pinpoint a cause. The thieves made away with $545,000 in cash that Whittaker carried around in a suitcase. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. Mr. Whittaker also put his granddaughter, Brandi Bragg, on his payroll, and planned to leave his money to her. Born October 15, 1966 in Beckley, she is the daughter of Jack Whittaker of Rocky Gap, Virginia and Jewell Ward Whittaker of Beckley. Born October 15, 1966 in Beckley, she is the daughter of Jack Whittaker of Rocky Gap, Virginia and Jewell Ward Whittaker of Beckley. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Her body was wrapped in a plastic tarpaulin and dumped behind a junked van. It is a place to celebrate her life by sharing fond memories, photos, music and more. Whittaker's daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, then died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. Family tragedy continued for a record Powerball jackpot winner after his daughter was found dead Sunday in her home at The Resort at Glade Springs, according to authorities. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. To send flowers to the family in memory of Ginger Bragg, please visit our. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. 0 cemeteries found in Jumping Branch, Summers County, West Virginia, USA. At a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and . Chance of rain 100%. It has never been confirmed what the cause of her death was. Ginger Whittaker Bragg, 42, of Daniels, was found dead at her Lake Drive residence, according to a release from Raleigh County sheriff's Chief Deputy Dave Stafford. We are focused on him but I wouldnt call him a suspect yet, he said. Ginger Whittaker Bragg was found dead. [6][8], On August 5, 2003, less than a year after Whittaker won the lottery, thieves broke into his car while it was parked at a strip club in Cross Lanes, West Virginia. Jack Whittaker spoke to the news media in December 2002 after winning $315 million in the Powerball lottery. Ginger Whittaker Bragg, 42, of Glade Springs died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her home following a long illness. He played the lottery only when it reached $100million. Whittaker was out of town at the time. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. On July 5, 2009, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, Whittaker's 42-year-old daughter and the mother of Brandi Bragg, was found dead in Daniels, West Virginia. In 2002, the West Virginia native won a $315 million lotto jackpot. And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. . You have permission to edit this article. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Jewel Whittaker: Children: 1; Ginger Whittaker Bragg: Profession: President of Diversified Enterprises Construction: Nationality: American . A friend of his drug-addicted granddaughter was found dead at his home in 2004. The investigation is ongoing, and Tanner said he could not elaborate further. Born March 25, 1987 in Raleigh Co., she was the daughter of Ginger Whittaker Bragg McMahan of Beaver, WV and the late Gary Wayne Bragg. In another incident, two employees at the club, the general manager and a dancer-manager who were romantically linked, were arrested and charged with a plot to put drugs in Whittaker's drinks and then rob him. He struggled with drinking and gambling. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. Ive had to work for everything in my life. Posted on 7/6/2009, 10:00:24 PM by jakerobins. Known for wearing cowboy hats and western-style clothing, Whittaker was a self-made millionaire long before he won the lottery, having built construction businesses worth $17 million. It was determined she died from a drug overdose.Judge Charlie King has been assigned Spitfire's case, which was prepared by W. Brent Hackney of Jones Law Group in Charleston.Kanawha Circuit Court case number 06-C-1152, Bill would take away rights for homeowners, critics say, Woman says Starbucks co-worker assaulted her while she was pregnant, Insurance agent says he's owed $625,000 in commissions, Appeals court grants stay in state transgender athlete ban, Man says he slipped on snow, ice at Yeager Airport. [5][6][7], Whittaker pledged 10% of his winnings to Christian charitiesincluding several churches affiliated with the Church of Godin southern West Virginia. Three months later, his 17-year-old granddaughter was gone, too. Authorities said there were no obvious signs of violence, and they would not comment on whether drugs were involved. And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. She was reported missing five days later by Jack Whittaker, who won a $314.9 million jackpot on Christmas Day . She was taken to a hospital for treatment. A foundation started in Whittakers name spent $23 million building two churches in the years after his jackpot win, and his family donated food, clothing and college scholarships to local students. What AM would have bought: The Montreal Canadiens. Tanner noted the amount was probably inconsistent with personal use. A handgun was found as well. There was a problem getting your location. Whittaker had two choices: to receive the money in annual . Ginger Whittaker Bragg, 42, of Glade Springs died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her home following a long illness. Im not proud of that. Andrew "Jack" Whittaker, $113.4 million, West Virginia. That death remains under investigation. Jewell will be receiving friends at the home of Danny and Carolyn Foster located on Colonial Manner Drive in Jumping Branch prior to the visitation. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Ginger Whittaker-Bragg. The troopers had talked to her in the past and knew her, Powers said. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Try again later. . [11] A coroner's report indicated that he had died from overdosing on a combination of oxycodone, methadone, meperidine, and cocaine. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Foul play was not suspected in her death. There was no listing for Braggs mother, Ginger McMahon of Beckley, who is Whittakers daughter. [4] On Christmas Eve 2002, Whittaker purchased the winning Quick Pick ticket at a supermarket in Hurricane, West Virginia, where he had stopped for a deli breakfast sandwich and to get fuel for his vehicle. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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