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Joe Gragg '69 August 16, 2010 10:14 AM
Palestine Herald-Press
PALESTINE — Joe R. Gragg, 63, stepped into eternity on Aug. 13, 2010 after a valiant fight with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).
Joe was born April 28, 1947 in Palestine to Jack E. and Elizabeth D. Gragg. He graduated from Palestine
High School in 1965 and went to Texas A&M University where he received his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1969. After graduating he served in the U.S. Army for two years and while there received the National Defense Service Medal. He worked most of his life for various radio stations and TV
stations throughout the state and Mexico.
His father; and brother, Brent H. Gragg, preceded him in death. His mother, Elizabeth D. Gragg; and various cousins, nieces and nephews survive him.
Due to his request his body is being donated to medical science, there will be no service. Joe appreciated all the care he received from his doctors, care givers and friends. He desire “in lieu of flowers” is to make donation to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701-6623.
PALESTINE — Joe R. Gragg, 63, stepped into eternity on Aug. 13, 2010 after a valiant fight with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).
Joe was born April 28, 1947 in Palestine to Jack E. and Elizabeth D. Gragg. He graduated from Palestine
High School in 1965 and went to Texas A&M University where he received his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1969. After graduating he served in the U.S. Army for two years and while there received the National Defense Service Medal. He worked most of his life for various radio stations and TV
stations throughout the state and Mexico.
His father; and brother, Brent H. Gragg, preceded him in death. His mother, Elizabeth D. Gragg; and various cousins, nieces and nephews survive him.
Due to his request his body is being donated to medical science, there will be no service. Joe appreciated all the care he received from his doctors, care givers and friends. He desire “in lieu of flowers” is to make donation to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701-6623.
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