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Dewey RAGANS Obituary
Dewey was a native of South Boston, Va., and was a Yorktown resident since 1957. He was employed with Virginia Power for 23 years. In 1970, he purchased Western Auto from Clyde Collins and was owner/operator for 40 years. He was a founding member of Seaford Baptist Church, was a member of the Senior Men's Sunday School Class, and was Chairman of the Deacons for many years. Dewey was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served his country during the Korean Conflict. He loved the Lord, his family, and his church.
Dewey was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Ragans; and brothers, Clyde, Leggett and Richard Ragans.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Colleen Marie Ragans; daughter, Barbara Baker and her husband, Grady of Gloucester; sons, Dewey Milton Ragans Jr. and his wife, Cathy of Yorktown, Duane Ragans of Yorktown; a daughter-in-law, Robin Ragans of Seaford; sisters, Maggie Chandler of Lynchburg, Virginia Ragans of South Boston; brothers, Dave Ragans and his wife Diane of Danville, Va., Mark Ragans of Virginia Beach and Cecil Ragans of South Boston. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brandon, Dustin, Brittany, Jordan, Steven, Matt, Amanda, Jerry, Abby, Taylor, Laci, Amy, Keith, Wayne, Grady Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Bryce, Shelby, Mason, Delilah, Avery, Amanda, and Grady III.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Seaford Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in the church.
Memorial donations may be made to the Seaford Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 207, Seaford, VA 23696.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Cathy Ragans
November 25, 2010
Dewey,
During these last six months I have learned from you and you have learned from me. We have taught each other forgiveness and love. Even though you were ill, we shared some very special moments. I will never forget those times. I will miss our spontaneous road trips and our late night chats. I'll miss your sense of humor and your source of strength. You were a true gentleman until the end. There wasn't a hand you didn't want to shake no matter how weak you were and you always thanked them for coming by to see you. You were a man who deeply loved his family and God. Thank for so much for allowing me to be a part of your life. You are greatly missed and loved.
gold team collision
November 24, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
"All About Hair" Evans
November 23, 2010
Dear Regan's Family
Our prayers are with all of you.
May GOD always show you all the good memories that each and everyone of us has had. Mr Regan has been called to come home... May we all keep the faith and join one day in paradise...
Love Always,
ALL ABOUT HAIR
angie coxton
November 22, 2010
i am so sorry for your loss mrs.ragans you are forever in my prayers.
Alice Belvin-Owens
November 21, 2010
Barbara and Mrs. Ragans,
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Ragans. He was a nice man and loved his family very much. I know this is very difficult for all of you but he is in God's care now,and resting peacefully with Tommy.Your family has been through so much in the past few years, my heartfelt wish for each of you is Peace,contentment and for God to take you through one day at a time.
You are truly a wonderful family full of love for each other. I am sending a hug for Mrs. Ragans, you are such a sweet, special Lady and everyone loves you and all of your family. When God closes doors he opens windows. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Love, prayers to each of you
Randy & Shirley Sizemore
November 21, 2010
Duane, very sad to hear the passing of your dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danny Campbell
November 20, 2010
Mr. Ragans you were a fine Gentleman. The world was a better place because of you.
brittany, abby and grandpa!
abby ragans
November 20, 2010
grandpa,
we will all miss you so much! you were a great grandpa and a great man! you did everything to help anyone and you worked hard at everything you did! you taught us all lessons we will never forget! love you grandpa,
David Lawrence
November 20, 2010
I have enjoyed the years associated with Dewey and his store. He has always been a bright spot on route 17, and a great aid to all of us that patronized his store. God bless the family left behind, and thank you Dewey, another of the greatest generation gone from us!
Maryann Trono
November 19, 2010
Barbara etc...., We are thinking of you and your family. I hope you will have peace in knowing that a long life and the legacy of a wonderful family is the gift that all of us hope for while in this life. Mr. Ragans, Sr. had both.
Marsha Dixon
November 19, 2010
Milton & Cathy and the Ragans' family.. So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 19, 2010
I've known Dewey and the Ragan family for 43 years and always enjoyed their friendship. I went to church and worked part-time with them. I moved from Yorktown to Verona Va in 1998 but every time I visited the area I always tried to visit Western Auto and catchup on all the latest news and the Ragan family. Dewey was a real christian gentelman. Our lost is God's gain as I know Dewey is doing something great in Heaven!!!! God Bess the Ragan family. Love, Corkie Collie
- Customer
November 19, 2010
A very GOOD man! Coming from a generation of men that has served this country well!
Ocean Air Heating & Cooling
November 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Ragans family.
Beth Hay
November 19, 2010
Amy and the entire Ragans Family -
My thoughts are with you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mr. Ragans was always very sweet to me and in high spirits when I would see him. Heaven has truly gained a sweet man.
Chuck Teagle
November 19, 2010
My prayers and thoughts go out to all of the Ragans family at the passing of Mr Ragans. He was a big part of York county for many years.
He will always be known for owning the Western Auto Store in Grafton for many years and his involvement in Seaford Baptist Church. His family were also involved with the YORK-SEAFORD Bulldogs youth football league for many years.I went to school with Barbara and Milton and worked with Duane on Bulldogs football league.
Again my prayers go out to the entire Ragans family at your loss of Mr. Ragans.
Tammy
November 19, 2010
Uncle Dewey you are in my prayers and in my heart as you make your journey to our Lord and Savior. I know you told me that you were ready, but I guess in reality those left behind are never ready to see a loved one leave us so soon. I have alot of memories that will stay with me.
Aunt Colleen, Barbara, Milton, Duane, and to all the grand and great grand babies I send a prayer to you and it goes:
Thank you Lord for the time that you gave us with Uncle Dewey and for the way he touched each and everyone of our lives as a loving husband and father, a loving Grand and great-grandfather, a loving Uncle and a friend to everyone he met. Help him on his journey and Help his family in their hearts to know that he is with us each and everyday. We love you
In Jesus Christ we Pray AMEN
Raymond Coffield
November 19, 2010
Mr. Ragans has always been a friendly and godly man. I have known him for years through his Western Auto business. He will be truely missed by all who knew him. May he rest in piece and now the family has an angel to look over them.
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