At a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and three $100,000 cashiers checks. Family members linked to this person will appear here. His wife left him. Resend Activation Email. Whittaker - who had been a self made millionaire before his Powerball win - was charged twice with driving while under the influence and sued repeatedly, once by three female casino employees who accused him of assault. Braggs body was identified by tattoos on her neck, said State Police Sgt. Mr. Whittaker, known as Jack, became an instant celebrity at 55 when he claimed what was then the largest lottery jackpot won by a single ticket in the United States. Im only going to be remembered as the lunatic who won the lottery, he said. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. She was 42 years old. 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. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at 42 after struggling for years with cancer. and Gulfport, Miss.It says it was common for Bragg to seek the company's services, and she routinely took flights without asking for a price quote or signing a contract.But she took three flights, one to Atlantic City and two to Jeffersonville, without paying, and Spitfire says it had to ask her to pay up.She gave employees a blank check on her fourth flight, to Gulfport, and the company filled it out in the amount of $48,873.01, the lawsuit says.However, the check was returned because of insufficient funds, says Spitfire, which is also seeking punitive damages.In 2002, Whittaker won the single-largest lottery payout of $315 million with a cash option of more than $113 million.But since then, he's had several run-ins the law. There was an error deleting this problem. He became an instant celebrity when he won a record $315 million jackpot in 2002. ?s corporations and was a 1984 Graduate of Hinton High School. Although Whittaker remained financially stable, disaster struck on many occasions. The Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor in Hinton confirmed it. Whittaker's daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, then died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In July of the following year, his daughter Ginger Whittaker Bragg was found dead in her opulent home on Lake Drive in Daniels. [8], On October 11, 2005, at a hearing related to his January 2003 DUI, a visibly shaken Whittaker lashed out at local law enforcement agencies for focusing on his troubles while failing to arrest anyone in relation to his granddaughter's death, saying, "Go after whoever killed my granddaughter with as much zealous [sic] as these butt holes are trying to convict me of something I didn't do. Toxicology reports are pending. 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. [14], On January 11, 2007, a legal complaint against Whittaker alleged he claimed that on September 11, 2006, thieves took all of his money. And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. This account has been disabled. His home and car were repeatedly burglarized. This online memorial is dedicated to Ginger K. Whittaker-Bragg. Brandi Bragg, granddaughter of record Powerball jackpot winner Andrew "Jack" Whittaker, is shown in a Dec. 26, 2002, file photo. [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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Mr. Whittaker was charged twice with driving while under the influence and was sued repeatedly, once by three female casino employees who accused him of assault. Ginger was a loving mother and daughter who attended the Church of God and. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Ginger Whittaker Bragg was found dead. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral parlors. No explanation was given, but officials did not suspect foul play. Cpl. On Sept. 17, 2004, his granddaughter's boyfriend was found dead from a drug overdose in Whittaker's home. Background music is disabled in memorial settings. 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. No explanation was given, but officials did not suspect foul play. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Ginger Whittaker Bragg, 42, of Glade Springs died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her home following a long illness. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 45.117.170.135 At a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and . Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Baca Juga: Pesan Bob Sadino: Usaha Itu Harus Tahan Banting dan Tidak Cengeng The allowed date range for this post is between January 15 and Today. Bragg was the daughter of Jack Whittaker, a West Virginia businessman who became famous after winning a $315 million Powerball jackpot. Posted on 7/6/2009, 10:00:24 PM by jakerobins. Amelia A. Pridemore. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I wanted to be remembered as someone who helped a lot of people.. [11] A coroner's report indicated that he had died from overdosing on a combination of oxycodone, methadone, meperidine, and cocaine. Born October 15, 1966 in Beckley, she is the daughter of Jack Whittaker of Rocky Gap, Virginia and Jewell Ward Whittaker of Beckley. Whittaker's daughter Ginger Whittaker Bragg was also found dead in her home on July 5, 2009. T.L. Ive had to work for everything in my life, he said. You can always change this later in your Account settings. But Whittaker already a wealthy contractor before his lottery win has had several brushes with the law since he won the prize. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Another incident occurred in December 2016 when Whittaker's home got on fire. . Follow enable-javascript.com site and enable javascript in your browser. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Brandi Bragg was found dead in a van, hidden by a boyfriend who panicked when he found her dead, The Associated Press reported. [10], On September 16, 2004, Jesse Tribble, an 18-year-old on-and-off-again boyfriend of Whittaker's granddaughter Brandi Bragg, was found dead in Whittaker's home in Teays Valley, West Virginia. This is a carousel with slides. Jack was the owner and operator of numerous construction companies. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [9] When asked why he would carry that much money around with him, Whittaker responded, "Because I can." "[13], Whittaker was later sued by Caesars Atlantic City casino for bouncing $1.5million worth of checks to cover gambling losses. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Subscribe We will remember her forever. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Whittaker's daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, then died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. A mix of clouds and sun. Rainfall near a half an inch. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. His home and car were repeatedly burglarized. At that time, it was the largest jackpot ever won with a single ticket in the history of American lottery. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. Year should not be greater than current year. Miles and the sheriffs department detective bureau are handling the ongoing investigation. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) Andrew Jack Whittaker Jr., whose life became rife with setbacks and tragedy after winning a record $315 million Powerball jackpot on Christmas night in 2002, has died. ForeverMissed does not work properly without JavaScript functionality of your browser. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. This is the first thing thats ever been given to me.. But he quickly fell victim to scandals, lawsuits and personal setbacks as he endured constant requests for money, leaving him unable to trust others. A regular Powerball player, Whittaker, who then lived in Scott Depot, already had concrete plans to share his prize with churches and his family when he claimed his winnings. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Tony Scott, Billy Ray Wright, Joey Eldridge, Chase Whittaker, Billy Whittaker Jr. and Mike Garletts will serve as pallbearers. And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. Jack Whittaker (full name Andrew Jackson Whittaker) was born in October 1947. That time, at least, he caught a break: The briefcase was later found, with the money still inside. Andrew Jackson "Jack" Whittaker Jr., 72, of Jumping Branch went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 27, 2020 following a long illness. To send flowers to the family in memory of Ginger Bragg, please visit our. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. GREAT NEWS! [3], The jackpot that Christmas Day (before taxes) was a $314.9million annuity or $170.5million cash. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Performance & security by Cloudflare. To use this feature, use a newer browser. At a strip club, thieves broke into his Lincoln Navigator and stole a briefcase stuffed with $245,000 and . It has never been confirmed what the cause of her death was. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ginger Whittaker (63690062)? . His wife, Jewell, stood next to him. Born October 15, 1966 in Beckley, she is the daughter of Jack Whittaker of Rocky Gap, Virginia and Jewell Ward Whittaker of Beckley. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Ginger Whittaker Bragg, daughter of Powerball winner Jack Whittaker, was found dead in her Daniels home, authorities said. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Ginger McMahon of Beckley, who is Whittaker's daughter. [8] On January 25, 2004, thieves once again broke into his car, this time making off with an estimated $200,000 in cash, but this was later recovered. At that point, Mr. Whittaker said he still had plenty of money. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. He struggled with drinking and gambling. Entombment will follow in the Quesenberry Cemetery at Streeter. Chance of rain 100%. . The 17-year-old granddaughter of the nations largest lottery winner was found dead near her boyfriends home, her body wrapped in a sheet and plastic tarp. A funeral home official who declined to give his name said Tuesday [] You have permission to edit this article. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. Born October 15, 1966 in Beckley, she is the daughter of Jack Whittaker of Rocky Gap, Virginia and Jewell Ward Whittaker of Beckley. We are focused on him but I wouldnt call him a suspect yet, he said. And in 2016, he lost a Virginia home to a fire. Crosier said he had been busy tending to his daughter, Jennifer, who died of cancer Dec. 13. Whitaker's daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died on July 5, 2009. In 2016, Whittaker lost his Virginia home to a fire. To keep getting better, we need your help. In 2016, Ginger Whittaker Bragg was found dead, too. 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. But his plans to give his inheritance to her were vanquished just before Christmas in 2004, when her body was found in a junked van, hidden by a boyfriend who panicked when he found her dead. In a 2007 interview with The Associated Press, Mr. Whittaker said he knew his legacy was already written. WHEN Jack Whittaker won the world's biggest ever lottery prize in 2002, he was hailed as a local hero. Jack Whittaker spoke to the news media in December 2002 after winning $315 million in the Powerball lottery. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Whittaker was out of town at the time. 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. Ginger Whittaker Bragg, 42, of Glade Springs died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her home following a long illness. His daughter, Ginger Whittaker Bragg, died in 2009 at age 42 after struggling for years with cancer. He was 72. But he quickly fell victim to scandals, lawsuits and personal setbacks as he endured constant requests for money, leaving him unable to trust others. Ginger Whittaker Bragg, 42, of Glade Springs died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her home following a long illness. [3] Whittaker already had a net worth of over $17million before his windfall. 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. 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