Richard Bragdon

Richard Mansir Bragdon, 80, a longtime resident of Birmingham, AL, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 03, 2011. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Martha Mansir Bragdon and Miles Archie Bragdon, and his only son, David Lynn Bragdon. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Gerry Pearson Bragdon, his two daughters, Becky Harbuck (Max) and Linda Bragdon-Hall (Jeff) of Birmingham, AL. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Ryan Harbuck (Leighton) of Huntsville, AL, Garrett Harbuck (Martha) of Birmingham, AL, Miles and Della Bragdon-Hall of Birmingham, AL, and two great-grandchildren, Kathryn Rebecca Harbuck and Grace Ann Thrailkill of Birmingham, AL. Born in Gardiner, Maine, Richard was educated in the Gardiner, Maine school system - graduating from Gardiner High School in 1947. Following high school, Richard served in the United States Air Force as a draftsman. While serving in the Air Force, Richard was stationed at Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL, where he met his future wife. Following the service to his country, Richard attended Auburn University, where he majored in Civil Engineering. After graduation, Richard began a distinguished 36 year career at American Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, AL, where he served on the Board of Management in his position as Vice President of Engineering. Following his retirement from ACIPCO, Richard continued his wonderful hobby of woodworking. He also enjoyed spending each summer and fall back in the state of his birth - Maine. Richard and his wife Gerry were active members of Vestavia Hills Baptist Church where he led Bible studies and taught Sunday school. Jefferson-Memorial Funeral Home of Trussville will be entrusted with the arrangements. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 11:30 am at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church. The family will begin receiving friends at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making contributions to Vestavia Hills Baptist Church and Lakeview United Methodist Church of Pelham, where Richard's grandson Garrett serves as Youth Minister. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.