Thomas (Tom) L. Bragg, Sr., 63 of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton, NJ was suddenly called to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2016 surrounded by family. Tom was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 28, 1952 to the late Edward & Daisy Mae Bragg. He attended Bridgeton Public School District, as well as served in the Army National Guard. Tom was employed by Wheaton Industries in Millville, NJ for 45 years, until it closed its doors in August of 2015.
As a young kid, Tom had a love for music. He was musically gifted in various instruments with the Tenor Saxophone being his all-time favorite. His favorite song to play was Pick up the Pieces by Average White Band, and he loved to listen to Mr. Magic by Grover Washington Jr. Tom was truly a musician at heart.
Embracing his gift of music, in the mid 70's, Tom and his friends formed a band group named The 1st Movement, which Tom was called “The Captain". The name of the band then changed to Bison. The band was a force to be reckoned with, filling venues with a joyful sound of music while performing gigs throughout the Tri-State area, which includes Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. The band took a break for a period of time, most recently coming back together under the name of Funkylicious.
While the band was on break in the early 80's, Tom started providing sound and equipment to DJs throughout the Tri-State area, while taking his gift of music to sound engineering and teaming up with Albert (Al) Grey Jr. to start his own business, TNT Sound Production in the mid 80's.
TNT Sound Production became the sound of music for the local music industry, also working with many churches to optimize their sound production. TNT provided sound for Philadelphia’s WDAS-FM radio personalities, such as Patty Jackson, the late Butter Ball, and the late E. Steven Collins, as well as for popular community events, such as the Harvest Festival in Rosenhayn NJ and Unity Day in Philly and Bridgeton NJ. Sound was also provided for concerts at The Dell, formerly known as The Robin Hood Dell East and The Mann Music Center, also located in Philly. The Production Company became well known and provided sound for artist such as, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Al B Sure, Pattie Labelle, Vivian Green, The Temptations, The OJay’s, the late Gerald Levert, Tina Marie, and James Brown, as well as Gospel artist Tye Tribbet, Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond, and many other artist. TNT Sound Production was currently working with singer songwriter Joe, traveling on tour to Africa, Europe, and Japan in early/mid 2000.
Tom also was an avid photographer; professionally capturing special moments for weddings, as well as whatever he felt should be captured with a camera lens. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which he stopped riding in the late 90's. Tom also enjoyed spending time with his family and hanging with the fellows under the tree.
He leaves to cherish his memory, Essie Smith-Bragg, daughter:La Toya Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; two sons: Thomas Bragg Jr. and Kyonn Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; thirteen grandchildren: Gerald III, LaTalya , Shanay, Takerra, Tomarra, Tomyiah, Kyonn Jr., Kyla, Jylan, Kahmoria, Kavon, Londyn & Logan; one great grandchild: Zaniyah Howard; two sisters: Barbara Ann Bragg-DeVeaux (Roger) of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ, Catherine Perry of Tennessee; two brothers: Edward “Butch” Watson (late Roberta) of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; Conald Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Tom was predeceased by his parents Edward & Daisy Mae Bragg and his Aunt & Uncle Albert & Ernestine Pierce, whom raised him.
As a young kid, Tom had a love for music. He was musically gifted in various instruments with the Tenor Saxophone being his all-time favorite. His favorite song to play was Pick up the Pieces by Average White Band, and he loved to listen to Mr. Magic by Grover Washington Jr. Tom was truly a musician at heart.
Embracing his gift of music, in the mid 70's, Tom and his friends formed a band group named The 1st Movement, which Tom was called “The Captain". The name of the band then changed to Bison. The band was a force to be reckoned with, filling venues with a joyful sound of music while performing gigs throughout the Tri-State area, which includes Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. The band took a break for a period of time, most recently coming back together under the name of Funkylicious.
While the band was on break in the early 80's, Tom started providing sound and equipment to DJs throughout the Tri-State area, while taking his gift of music to sound engineering and teaming up with Albert (Al) Grey Jr. to start his own business, TNT Sound Production in the mid 80's.
TNT Sound Production became the sound of music for the local music industry, also working with many churches to optimize their sound production. TNT provided sound for Philadelphia’s WDAS-FM radio personalities, such as Patty Jackson, the late Butter Ball, and the late E. Steven Collins, as well as for popular community events, such as the Harvest Festival in Rosenhayn NJ and Unity Day in Philly and Bridgeton NJ. Sound was also provided for concerts at The Dell, formerly known as The Robin Hood Dell East and The Mann Music Center, also located in Philly. The Production Company became well known and provided sound for artist such as, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Al B Sure, Pattie Labelle, Vivian Green, The Temptations, The OJay’s, the late Gerald Levert, Tina Marie, and James Brown, as well as Gospel artist Tye Tribbet, Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond, and many other artist. TNT Sound Production was currently working with singer songwriter Joe, traveling on tour to Africa, Europe, and Japan in early/mid 2000.
Tom also was an avid photographer; professionally capturing special moments for weddings, as well as whatever he felt should be captured with a camera lens. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which he stopped riding in the late 90's. Tom also enjoyed spending time with his family and hanging with the fellows under the tree.
He leaves to cherish his memory, Essie Smith-Bragg, daughter:La Toya Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; two sons: Thomas Bragg Jr. and Kyonn Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; thirteen grandchildren: Gerald III, LaTalya , Shanay, Takerra, Tomarra, Tomyiah, Kyonn Jr., Kyla, Jylan, Kahmoria, Kavon, Londyn & Logan; one great grandchild: Zaniyah Howard; two sisters: Barbara Ann Bragg-DeVeaux (Roger) of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ, Catherine Perry of Tennessee; two brothers: Edward “Butch” Watson (late Roberta) of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; Conald Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Tom was predeceased by his parents Edward & Daisy Mae Bragg and his Aunt & Uncle Albert & Ernestine Pierce, whom raised him.
Thomas (Tom) L. Bragg, Sr., 63 of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton, NJ was suddenly called to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2016 surrounded by family. Tom was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 28, 1952 to the late Edward & Daisy Mae Bragg. He attended Bridgeton Public School District, as well as served in the Army National Guard. Tom was employed by Wheaton Industries in Millville, NJ for 45 years, until it closed its doors in August of 2015.
As a young kid, Tom had a love for music. He was musically gifted in various instruments with the Tenor Saxophone being his all-time favorite. His favorite song to play was Pick up the Pieces by Average White Band, and he loved to listen to Mr. Magic by Grover Washington Jr. Tom was truly a musician at heart.
Embracing his gift of music, in the mid 70's, Tom and his friends formed a band group named The 1st Movement, which Tom was called “The Captain". The name of the band then changed to Bison. The band was a force to be reckoned with, filling venues with a joyful sound of music while performing gigs throughout the Tri-State area, which includes Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. The band took a break for a period of time, most recently coming back together under the name of Funkylicious.
While the band was on break in the early 80's, Tom started providing sound and equipment to DJs throughout the Tri-State area, while taking his gift of music to sound engineering and teaming up with Albert (Al) Grey Jr. to start his own business, TNT Sound Production in the mid 80's.
TNT Sound Production became the sound of music for the local music industry, also working with many churches to optimize their sound production. TNT provided sound for Philadelphia’s WDAS-FM radio personalities, such as Patty Jackson, the late Butter Ball, and the late E. Steven Collins, as well as for popular community events, such as the Harvest Festival in Rosenhayn NJ and Unity Day in Philly and Bridgeton NJ. Sound was also provided for concerts at The Dell, formerly known as The Robin Hood Dell East and The Mann Music Center, also located in Philly. The Production Company became well known and provided sound for artist such as, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Al B Sure, Pattie Labelle, Vivian Green, The Temptations, The OJay’s, the late Gerald Levert, Tina Marie, and James Brown, as well as Gospel artist Tye Tribbet, Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond, and many other artist. TNT Sound Production was currently working with singer songwriter Joe, traveling on tour to Africa, Europe, and Japan in early/mid 2000.
Tom also was an avid photographer; professionally capturing special moments for weddings, as well as whatever he felt should be captured with a camera lens. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which he stopped riding in the late 90's. Tom also enjoyed spending time with his family and hanging with the fellows under the tree.
He leaves to cherish his memory, Essie Smith-Bragg, daughter:La Toya Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; two sons: Thomas Bragg Jr. and Kyonn Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; thirteen grandchildren: Gerald III, LaTalya , Shanay, Takerra, Tomarra, Tomyiah, Kyonn Jr., Kyla, Jylan, Kahmoria, Kavon, Londyn & Logan; one great grandchild: Zaniyah Howard; two sisters: Barbara Ann Bragg-DeVeaux (Roger) of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ, Catherine Perry of Tennessee; two brothers: Edward “Butch” Watson (late Roberta) of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; Conald Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Tom was predeceased by his parents Edward & Daisy Mae Bragg and his Aunt & Uncle Albert & Ernestine Pierce, whom raised him.
As a young kid, Tom had a love for music. He was musically gifted in various instruments with the Tenor Saxophone being his all-time favorite. His favorite song to play was Pick up the Pieces by Average White Band, and he loved to listen to Mr. Magic by Grover Washington Jr. Tom was truly a musician at heart.
Embracing his gift of music, in the mid 70's, Tom and his friends formed a band group named The 1st Movement, which Tom was called “The Captain". The name of the band then changed to Bison. The band was a force to be reckoned with, filling venues with a joyful sound of music while performing gigs throughout the Tri-State area, which includes Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. The band took a break for a period of time, most recently coming back together under the name of Funkylicious.
While the band was on break in the early 80's, Tom started providing sound and equipment to DJs throughout the Tri-State area, while taking his gift of music to sound engineering and teaming up with Albert (Al) Grey Jr. to start his own business, TNT Sound Production in the mid 80's.
TNT Sound Production became the sound of music for the local music industry, also working with many churches to optimize their sound production. TNT provided sound for Philadelphia’s WDAS-FM radio personalities, such as Patty Jackson, the late Butter Ball, and the late E. Steven Collins, as well as for popular community events, such as the Harvest Festival in Rosenhayn NJ and Unity Day in Philly and Bridgeton NJ. Sound was also provided for concerts at The Dell, formerly known as The Robin Hood Dell East and The Mann Music Center, also located in Philly. The Production Company became well known and provided sound for artist such as, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Al B Sure, Pattie Labelle, Vivian Green, The Temptations, The OJay’s, the late Gerald Levert, Tina Marie, and James Brown, as well as Gospel artist Tye Tribbet, Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond, and many other artist. TNT Sound Production was currently working with singer songwriter Joe, traveling on tour to Africa, Europe, and Japan in early/mid 2000.
Tom also was an avid photographer; professionally capturing special moments for weddings, as well as whatever he felt should be captured with a camera lens. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which he stopped riding in the late 90's. Tom also enjoyed spending time with his family and hanging with the fellows under the tree.
He leaves to cherish his memory, Essie Smith-Bragg, daughter:La Toya Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; two sons: Thomas Bragg Jr. and Kyonn Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; thirteen grandchildren: Gerald III, LaTalya , Shanay, Takerra, Tomarra, Tomyiah, Kyonn Jr., Kyla, Jylan, Kahmoria, Kavon, Londyn & Logan; one great grandchild: Zaniyah Howard; two sisters: Barbara Ann Bragg-DeVeaux (Roger) of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ, Catherine Perry of Tennessee; two brothers: Edward “Butch” Watson (late Roberta) of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; Conald Bragg of Fairfield Township, Bridgeton NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Tom was predeceased by his parents Edward & Daisy Mae Bragg and his Aunt & Uncle Albert & Ernestine Pierce, whom raised him.
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