An autopsy did not pinpoint a cause, the outlet added. At a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and . Tony Scott, Billy Ray Wright, Joey Eldridge, Chase Whittaker, Billy Whittaker Jr. and Mike Garletts will serve as pallbearers. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. ). He struggled with drinking and gambling. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ginger Whittaker (63690062)? Another incident occurred in December 2016 when Whittaker's home got on fire. In 2009, his daughter Ginger Bragg, Brandi's mother, was found dead at her home. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Im not proud of that. [12], On December 20, 2004, Brandi Bragg, 17, was found dead on the property of a male friend after being reported missing on December 9. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. 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. 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. . Whittaker was out of town at the time. [15] The thieves, according to the account, went to 12 branches of the City National Bank and cashed 12 checks. Try again later. The 46-year-old swore that he would never buy another ticket after he bought the . Then, in July 2009, 42-year-old Ginger Whittaker Bragg, Whittaker's daughter . Low 53F. He was 72. When firefighters . The police never offered an official explanation, but the press guessed that Ginger overdosed on drugs. Im only going to be remembered as the lunatic who won the lottery, he said. But one thing is for sure, this lottery winner was living under a curse that didn't seem to be going away. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A friend of his drug-addicted granddaughter was found dead at his home in 2004. No explanation was given, but officials did not suspect foul play. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. . Three months later, the granddaughter also died of a drug overdose. At a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and . Whittaker's daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, then died in 2009, aged 42, after battling for years with most cancers. And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. Click to reveal Stafford said in a statement Monday that no foul play is suspected. The sheriffs department arrived at the residence about 2 p.m. after receiving a report of a possible dead person inside the residence, Stafford said. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. She was reported missing five days later by Jack Whittaker, who won a $314.9 million jackpot on Christmas Day . You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Because of her love and concern for children Ginger and her mother were in the process of forming the Brandi Bragg Foundation for troubled children at the time of her death. There was an error deleting this problem. But Whittaker already a wealthy contractor before his lottery win has had several brushes with the law since he won the prize. Whitaker's daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died on July 5, 2009. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. [9] When asked why he would carry that much money around with him, Whittaker responded, "Because I can." On Jan. 25, 2008, Jack Whittaker once again . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Ginger K. Whittaker I found on Findagrave.com. Whittaker's daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, then died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. His wife left him. Bragg on December 5, 2004. A day or so later, Whittaker - accompanied by his wife Jewel, his daughter Ginger Whittaker Bragg, and his 15-year-old granddaughter Brandi Bragg (Ginger's daughter) - was photographed holding a giant cheque for the sum of $314.9 million, a record breaking win at the time. At a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and three $100,000 cashiers checks. Whittakers 17-year-old granddaughter, Brandi Bragg, was found dead in 2004 after a drug overdose. At a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and . And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. Brandi LaSha` Bragg, 17, of Scott Depot, died Sunday, December 5, 2004. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. She was taken to a hospital for treatment. She was reported missing five days later by Jack Whittaker, who won a $314.9 million jackpot on Christmas Day 2002 but has battled legal and other problems since then. Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died of cancer in 2009 . Im not proud of that. Learn more about merges. . He opted for the lump-sum payout of $113.4 million after taxes, and flew off to New York with his family in a private jet to appear on network TV morning shows. In this Aug. 30, 2007 photo Jack Whittaker speaks during an interview in Mount Hope, W.Va. Whittaker Jr., whose life became rife with setbacks and tragedy after winning a record $315 Powerball jackpot on Christmas night in 2002, has died. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. His home and car were repeatedly burglarized. . There was no listing for Braggs mother, Ginger McMahon of Beckley, who is Whittakers daughter. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. You have permission to edit this article. Whitaker isn't the only Powerball winner to face the dark side of fortune after buying the lucky ticket. Try again. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. We have set your language to What AM would have bought: The Montreal Canadiens. No se dio ninguna explicacin acerca de su muerte (sufra de un linfoma recurrente), . He was 72. Cpl. His home and car were repeatedly burglarized. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. That time, at least, he caught a break: The briefcase was later found, with the money still inside. In . His wife, Jewell, stood next to him. [3] Whittaker already had a net worth of over $17million before his windfall. Low 53F. . A funeral home official who declined to give his name said Tuesday [] And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. Brandi Bragg was found dead in a van, hidden by a boyfriend who panicked when he found her dead, The Associated Press reported. Upon arrival, White found Ginger Whittaker Bragg, 40, inside a vehicle, Tanner said. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Im only going to be remembered as the lunatic who won the lottery, Whittaker said. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. An autopsy was planned for Tuesday. Born October 15, 1966 in Beckley, she is the daughter of Jack Whittaker of Rocky Gap, Virginia and Jewell Ward Whittaker of Beckley. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Brandi Bragg, granddaughter of record Powerball jackpot winner Andrew "Jack" Whittaker, is shown in a Dec. 26, 2002, file photo. An autopsy did not determine the cause of death. The thieves made away with $545,000 in cash that Whittaker carried around in a suitcase. A funeral home official who declined to give his name said Tuesday that Whittaker died of natural causes, but he refused to say when or where, and he said a service would be private. He also donated $14million to establish the Jack Whittaker Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides food and clothing to low-income families in rural West Virginia. . 0 cemeteries found in Jumping Branch, Summers County, West Virginia, USA. Baca Juga: Pesan Bob Sadino: Usaha Itu Harus Tahan Banting dan Tidak Cengeng A mix of clouds and sun. He has also been accused in two lawsuits of assaulting female employees of a racetrack. To keep getting better, we need your help. And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. No explanation was given, but officials did not suspect foul play. WHEN Jack Whittaker won the world's biggest ever lottery prize in 2002, he was hailed as a local hero. But just before Christmas in 2004, her body was found in a junked van, hidden by a boyfriend who panicked when he found her dead. We will remember her forever. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Try again later. He was often quoted as saying he wished he had torn up the ticket. Luego, en julio del 2009, su hija de 42 aos Ginger Whittaker Bragg sera hallada muerta. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. This is a carousel with slides. That death remains under investigation. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He additionally struggled with consuming and playing and his house and automobile had been repeatedly burglarised. Braggs body was identified by tattoos on her neck, said State Police Sgt. This is the first thing thats ever been given to me, Whittaker said then. At a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and . You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The girl's mother, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died at 42 in 2009. Whittaker's plans for windfall Shortly after he won the lottery, the biggest undivided lottery jackpot in U.S. history, Whittaker said he had few plans for himself but wanted to lavish his winnings on his daughter and Brandi, then 15. Leave your first tribute here, and others will follow. Andrew "Jack" Whittaker, $113.4 million, West Virginia. He was 72. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Oops, something didn't work. Bragg seemed to be confused and distraught. Toxicology reports are pending. Born October 9, 1947 at Streeter he was a son of the late Andrew Jackson Sr. and Ruby Christine Upton Whittaker. Adam and Chris Marcum, Jim Nelson Jr., Jessie Whittaker and Peanut Scott will serve as honorary pallbearers. Drag images here or select from your computer for Ginger K. Whittaker memorial. Year should not be greater than current year. Bragg seemed to be confused and distraught. While he was at a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and three $100,000 cashiers checks. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. "[13], Whittaker was later sued by Caesars Atlantic City casino for bouncing $1.5million worth of checks to cover gambling losses. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Because of her love and concern for children Ginger and her mother were in the process of forming the Brandi Bragg Foundation for troubled children at the time of her death. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Chance of rain 100%. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63690062/ginger-k-whittaker. Andrew Jackson Whittaker Jr. (October 9, 1947 June 27, 2020)[1] was an American businessman in the construction industry. A system error has occurred. Follow enable-javascript.com site and enable javascript in your browser. [16], 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. On December 2, 2016, around 7 a.m. Whittaker's home in Bland County, Virginia, was reported to be on fire. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This online memorial is dedicated to Ginger K. Whittaker-Bragg. [5] He was not a regular lottery player but bought $100 in tickets because the jackpot was so high. On Sept. 17, 2004, his granddaughter's boyfriend was found dead from a drug overdose in Whittaker's home. 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. In 2016, Whittaker lost his Virginia home to a fire. A preliminary investigation indicated that Bragg may have died in the Crosiers house and her body was later moved, he said. Wolfe said Mondays discovery was based on interviews with Brandon Crosier and others. And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. In 2002, the West Virginia native won a $315 million lotto jackpot. Please reset your password. IE 11 is not supported. And Jack was losing everyone who he held close to his heart. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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