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Thomas Ragans Obituary
Tommy grew up in Seaford, Va., and later married his high school sweetheart Robin and moved to Dandy where they lived for 24 years and raised three beautiful girls.
Tommy was employed at his family business at Ragans Auto in Grafton. He was shop foreman and part business owner. He was a member and past deacon of Seaford Baptist Church. He had many devoted customers and always was willing to help anybody who came along his path. It was not unusual for him to go out of his way, day or night to go to help a stranded friend in fact it was regular practice for him. He treated people with the same courtesy and kindness that he would want for his family.
Tommy loved life and all it had to offer. He loved fishing, jet skiing, skiing, and hanging out in Dandy with his buddies who loved nothing more than to talk about their day and cruise around the neighborhood on their golf carts. Yet when the day was done is was his wife's arms he longed for and his hugs from his little girls!
Left to cherish all his memories are his devoted and loving wife of 24 years, Robin Ragans. He leaves behind his three beautiful daughters, Abby (his beloved firstborn), Taylor (his own personal Dallas Cowboy fan), and Laci (his littlest baby girl). He also leaves behind his parents, Dewey and Colleen Ragans of Yorktown; his brothers, Duane Ragans of Yorktown, Milton Ragans and wife, Cathy of Dandy; and loving sister, Barbara Baker and husband, Grady Baker of Gloucester. He leaves behind his mother-in-law, Carol Meador of Newport News; and his brother-in-law, Jeff Meador and wife, Terrie of Yorktown. In addition there is a huge circle of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews that he adored. He especially loved all his nephews who he often spent many hours with boating, jet skiing and trying to capture back his youth!
The visitation will be at 10.a.m. on Wed. Nov. 18, 2009, at Seaford Baptist Church with the funeral immediately following at 11a.m. with Dr. Richard Harrell and Pastor Aaron West officiating. Following the service, burial will take place at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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laci
November 15, 2023
another year passes of not having you here. I miss you and could use your guidance. I love you dad. Sitting in my Anatomy lecture in college right now! Studying to become a rad tech, hope your proud of me. I plan to work at riverside and have a successful future. Not a day goes by where I don't think of you. Wearing your shirt today, I love you dad. -your baby girl laci
laci
September 28, 2023
happy birthday dad. i love you. i miss you
Laci Ragans
May 8, 2023
Laci Ragans
May 8, 2023
Laci Ragans
May 8, 2023
Hey dad, love you and miss you! I graduate highschool in a month !! I know you´d be so proud of me
Laci Ragans
November 14, 2021
pic of me & u
laci
October 12, 2021
Hey dad, its me Laci again. I'm in my first block marketing class of my junior year as I'm typing this. Our assignment is to search up our name and see what comes up, your name came up and i decided to send you a message again. Your very loved and missed here, Abby is supposed to have her #4 baby girl any day now. Shelby, Syd, and Soph are happy and healthy. Me, mom and Taylor all live in the house together. I actually have a boyfriend now, been dating for over a year. I think you and him would get along, from what I hear about your personality. I'm kind of like Abby now, I wear black lol. Its my favorite color. OOOOoooo and and I have a job !!! Very exciting and responsible, right? lol. Since I'm driving and have my license now I gotta pay for my gas. Wish you were here to be with your family to give us you guidance and knowledge- especially me. I love you <3
laci
September 21, 2020
hey dad its laci, i haven't been on here in a few years, i just wanted to let you know i've been thinking about you this afternoon. I hope your watching over the whole family and seeing what we have achieved. I'm already in my second year of highschool, remember when i was in preschool? Time flies very fast, i bet if you were here you'd be sitting in the garage drinkin a beer just relaxing after work hearing all the covid talk go on. Love and you bunches
laci
September 21, 2020
hey dad it’s laci, i haven’t been on here in a few years. I just wanted to let you know I miss you a lot and something just hit me today and it made me start thinking about you a lot and the whole situation and I hope you’re staying safe and I hope you’re watching over me and seeing all the accomplishments that I’ve been making since I’ve grown up. I love you and I’ll keep watching those home videos to remember you❤❤
the Neff's neff
November 16, 2019
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. you will never be forgotten
laci ragans
October 22, 2018
hey dad, I'm at school right now. I was searching up our name on the computers and this came up, though I would post something today. I miss you sooOOOOooOoOoOO much. I'm in 8th grade now, I've grown a lot since the last time you saw me. I hope your looking over me everyday and protecting me. I think about you everyday and wonder what it would be like if u where here today. I love you so much I gotta get back too my work. ily bye <3
Sophie
Abby Ragans
October 9, 2018
First born Abby
October 9, 2018
I am getting two of your three granddaughters down for a nap, boy would you be shocked to know you had three daughters and three granddaughters. Mom is the best and has held us all close together. The girls love their grammie and I'm sure would love to meet you too. We love and miss you every single day. Things are so different with you gone. I still feel like I will get a phone call or text from you, pass you going down the road, or see you when I go home.
October 7, 2018
Hey dad it's laci your baby. I'm in 8th grade now. I wish u could be here to give me advice about some things. Just thinking of you this morning missing you a little more. I wonder what life would be like if you where here, I hope I get too see u again some day. Love your littlest daughter
John Kirkman
May 12, 2018
Love you Bro -one in a million best friend. You definitely had the sunniest disposition of anyone I've ever met.
The furthest memory that sticks in my head is the Jimmy Buffet concert back in the 70's and you driving the old white western auto econoline van full of friends. Man did we have a lot of fun and good times.
My heart still breaks but goes out to you Laci just reading your post. Your Dad was the best ever and your mom is a total sweetheart so feel lucky, be thankful, and do us all proud -you've got a lot of goodness in you
Laci Ragans
December 3, 2016
Miss you dad,I'm your youngest daughter and can't remember anything of when you where around. But I know that I love you and that I'll see you agian in heaven!! Love you,missing you more every day,stay safe up there.Fly High❤
Abby Ragans
September 15, 2014
I miss you so much. I wish you were here to talk to, argue with, laugh with, grab lunch with, get advice with, I miss you so much everyday. Shelby asks about you and wants you to see her. It breaks my heart that she can't see you. One day. I love you for everything you ever did for me.
Taylor Ragans
May 12, 2014
missing you more each day
-taylor ragans
Helen Benson
March 3, 2014
No matter how much time goes by I will never forget you my dear friend, you were like a brother to me. Western Auto will never be the same. You were such a good friend, so caring and loyal. I will see you again one day. I pray for healing for your family.
robin ragans
September 21, 2013
well today would have been our 28 yr. anniversary!!! I had been with you longer than I had been single. You were the center of my world.I pray God lets you know how deeply your missed.I'm trying to go on but life is so very different now...There is not a day that goes by that I don't wish you were here to share my life. When I hear our song, or our favorite band I still tear up! Guess I always will. still loving you!
your wife
Abby Ragans
May 21, 2013
Missing you like crazy and needing your advice to comfort me. <3 your my one and only dad, not a day goes by I miss you any less.
Abby Ragans
November 15, 2012
Three years ago today you left this world. It has never been the same without you. I miss you so much. Our good times and our arguing. I need you here everyday. I still wish you could meet Shelby. She is the only thing that keeps me going. I love and miss you so much dad.
September 19, 2012
The days are quickly approaching of what would have been our 27 yr. anniversary.The children and I still grieve daily for you. Each in our own way. It is so sad to see the kids so hurt and know I can't comfort them. It is you they need.The day you lost your life...the kids lost their future and I lost my whole world. If I think about you too much I just get paraylyzed with grief so I try to remember the good and I will take care of our kids if its the last thing I do! still loving you.
Your wife...robin
Abby Ragans
March 28, 2012
Today is one of the days when I really miss you more than usual! It's so nice outside I'm sure you would be trying to jump the gun and get the jetski ready to put in the water despite the water being freezing cold. Nothing has ever been the same since you left. I love you so much and miss you like crazy everyday dad.
Robin Ragans
February 3, 2012
Hey sweet man! Just put flowers at your grave for Valentines Day. It's unbelievable that 2 years have gone by. You would love your grandbaby & the girls are growing up. Laci just came home with an invitation to a father & daughter dance at school. There was no way to hold back the tears that day! Still loving you...
abby ragans
February 3, 2011
hey dad,
im gettin ready to head off to work. watching shelby throw her breakfast on the ground. just saying i miss you. all the time. im going to be getting a new car soonn. i wish you were here to tell me what i should get. i dont have anyone to help me out anymore. im sure your in a better place. not as much bull crap where you are. i know you would be really unhappy with how the world and people have changed. but i really need you here. well ill be turning 21 in a few months and you better bet ill be drinkin a bud light first. hell, maybe ill go buy a case just for you! love you dad so much.
T Wellington
February 2, 2011
Keep on going Robin. Every day is a gift with the promise of a new beginning. I know your burden is a heavy one, but GOD knows your pain and suffering and he will lead you out of darkness and despair too great joy and happiness. Keep your faith strong and wait on the LORD'S blessings. They will come.
robin ragans
February 1, 2011
there simply are no words to describe how much I miss you. It's a whole new year and it means nothing without you here. I will go on for our childrens sake but it is an unbelievable struggle everyday.You would be so proud of your girls! still lovin you! robin
abby
September 28, 2010
Happy Birthday Dadd! Your gettingg old! ppartyy hardy! we love you and miss you. im makin your cake when i get off today. ill probably make em in to cupcakes. again i lovee you. shelby is trying to press buttons on the keyboard so im goin! love you
abbyy and shelby
wish you could see her now!
abby ragans
September 9, 2010
dad,
i miss you so much. more than anyone could ever imagine. it still doesnt feel real, i hear your keys jingle and i hear you walking up the steps. then it all snaps back to reality. you wont be coming home. well i want you to nkow that i really love you. and you would be so proud of me being a good mom to shelby. you wouldnt believe how great of a baby she is. no colic like i had! she has your middle name, and taylors. taylor misses you so much. she is a lot like you the more im around her. i have so much to say i dont even know where to begin. but i love you. and miss you. i need you here. i have so many stupid questions about my car! you never taught me how to change the oil by myself you always said i could just use the lift at western auto.... well dad, about that.
another story for another day! i know your looking down happy. again i love you and miss you!
love your first born daughter.
your granddaughter.
abby ragans
September 9, 2010
Beth Heaton
September 8, 2010
I was singing in church Sunday watching the back of Robin and Lacey....Lacey was just hugging on her Mommy's neck and loving on her and Robin was such a steadfast rock to her. Tommy you would be so proud of the woman you married and your beautiful girls and granddaughter. You are missed Tommy by your church family. Love in Christ, Beth Heaton
heather winfree
September 8, 2010
Mr. Ragans I miss you so much. I miss you always getting after me and my car, or you telling me and abby we have to much makeup around our eyes, or you some how always knowing what we were up to. We always thought we wouldn't get caught or we pulled a fast one. I remember the time you scared me and abby half to death when we were standing at the end of the lane and I remember the last time I saw you and what you said to me. You treated me like I was family and I miss that.
Brandon Ragans
September 8, 2010
Hey Uncle Tom the whole family misses you and I do exspecially.My Birthday is coming up September 27th and your's is just the next day September 28th it's not fair I get to get a year older and you always manage to stay young =)I love Uncle Tom
abby ragans
September 8, 2010
dad,
i miss you so much. i dont go any amount of time without missing you. and all the questions i have to ask you. you never showed me how to change the oil in my car all by myself. you just said i would always be able to use the lift at western auto. i love you and i miss you more than anyone knows. you would be so proud of me for being a great mom to shelby. she has your middle name. you wouldnt even believe how great of a baby she is. im sure you knew she waas a girl all along, i still thought i would have had a boy. i love you soo much.
your first born,
abby leann ragans
September 7, 2010
sweetheart our last baby went to kindergarten today! all the tears were because we missed you. I know you would be so proud. Our 25 yr. wedding anniversary is coming up. What wonderful memories I have of us that can never be taken away. Still loving you. robin ragans
Abby your first born Ragans
May 1, 2010
dad,
i miss you so much. i just dont know what to do without you here. i have so many questions! help with my car or fixing things. or your life talks we always had where you would just go on and on about things! i love you forever and always. never goes a day without me thinking about you
April 24, 2010
your memory will always be deep within my soul.
April 23, 2010
I did not hear of your tragedy until this week. My thoughts and prayers are with you Robin, your daughters and the rest of the family. Cheryl W. (Kitty Hawk)
m
February 27, 2010
i miss tommy, so much.
my deepest thought to the whole ragans famliy.
Cliff Wainwright
December 31, 2009
My prayers and thought are with you.As cliche as it sounds, God will strengthen and guide you through this ,because he grieves and feels your loss and hurt also.And somehow,someway, even though it now seems impossible and improbable, God will find a way to bring good into peoples lives through this tragedy.In the meantime,seek God,cling to each other and remember the good times and love that you shared.Give thanks and rejoice in this gift called Tommy that each of you were given as a part of your family.Best wishes,an old friend
Gary hARRIS
December 14, 2009
Robin and the Ragans family,iam so,so sorry to here about your loss,ive been in ft.lauderdale, Fl. for the last few yers.Just found out about it today .My heart and love go to you all!please call me at 757-746-9398 GaryHarris
Lee Millner
December 8, 2009
Dewey,Colleen;Barbara,Milton and Duane,I don't know how to express my sorrow for your loss.Tommy was more like a brother growing up,not just a cousin.We grew apart growing up,but having a cousin like Tommy never left me.He is forever in my prayers as is his young family.May God Bless you all and help comfort your souls.We have a new angel in heaven now who is truly blessed and loved by all.
Lee
What a grreat dad.Taking Laci & her doll on a lawn mower ride. Gotta teach them young he'd say!
December 7, 2009
Tommy,Robin & his parents
December 7, 2009
Daddy's last little girl- Laci (July 4 2009)
December 7, 2009
Hard to tell who's having more fun! Tommy, Laci or Taylor
December 7, 2009
Always a party going on at home!
December 7, 2009
Good ole Dandy boys! Gotta Love them
December 7, 2009
Birthday parties at home are the best!
December 7, 2009
Proud Daddy-Our firstborn graduates from High school
December 7, 2009
Ragans' Family Christmas
December 7, 2009
Robin & Tommy enjoying Dandy's sunsets
December 7, 2009
Joe Haas jr.
December 6, 2009
My memories of Tommy are all positive just like his attitude. He always had a smile for me as he did for everyone.
I just heard the sad news today. I'm still in shock.
You will be sadly missed for you spread so much happiness & joy.
GOD BLESS THE RAGAN FAMILY
Robert Peterson-Fikes
December 2, 2009
Dear Ragan Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you during this time. May God give you the strength and his healing power. God Bless You All!
Robert and Mary Peterson-Fikes
Sara Johnson
December 1, 2009
Dear Robin, Dewey, Colleen, Milton and Duane, How deeply saddened I was to learn of Tommy's untimely passing. He, Duane and Greg were such fast friends before Greg's untimely passing in 1982. Our dear boys, how we will miss them. Love and Prayers to you as a family.
Deepest Sympathy, Sara Johnson (F.A. died May 2008 and is intered at Parklawn beside Greg)
November 29, 2009
We the Brown Family extend to you our heartfelt sympathy. We have known your family for a long time. To be absent from the body means to be be present with the Lord.Continue to trust in the Lord. Be steadfast, keep the faith and give God the glory. To Abby-hang in there and still do the good that your father wanted you to do. God bless you all. Ms. Brown(YHS), Willie Brown and family-----Newport News, Virginia 23608
Kenny Davis
November 26, 2009
On this day I am Thankful to God for allowing me to grow up with Tommy.I Loved him like a brother and York Co. will never be the same without him.He had a laugh and smile I will always remember.I have never seen so many people at a funeral in all my life.It was a true testiment of his character.Tommy,you did get that chance to witness to all your friends!May God Bless your family and grant them peace.
Kathy (West) Haugdahl
November 24, 2009
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I grew up on Sue Court and remember Tommy being a nice guy. I also remember all the teenage girls having a crush on him, my older sister included. My husband and I are still customers at Western Auto and will miss seeing him. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
November 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 24, 2009
The Ragans Family
At a complete loss of what words to say. Unbelievable situation for you and your family. Tommy, as well as the rest of you folks have always been more than just a business acquaintenacne with our family. Caring, helpful, trusting etc. There is never a right time to lose a loved one and especially under this type of circumstances! Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family to somehow make it through this terrible time. God be with you and take care of those grand babies! Mac & Cindy MacPherson & Family.
November 23, 2009
Ragans Family,
We're saddened to hear of your loss of Tommy. We always enjoy your family and your business. We're praying for God's peace to be with you during this time... Dan and Meg Williams
Melissa Guerin
November 23, 2009
To the Ragan Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
~Jennifer and Melissa Guerin
Louise Menges
November 23, 2009
Robin,
So sorry to learn of your loss. Please be assured that you and your lovely daughters will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary & Teresa May and Family
November 23, 2009
To the Ragans Family,
Please accept our heart-felt sympathies and sincerest condolances on the tragic and untimely death of Tommy. Though we did not know Tommy well, the outpouring of love from family, church, and community at his funneral and across the county are a testimony to how well he was respected and how deeply he was loved. We pray that God grant you an added measure of His infinite grace to cope with your loss; that His Holy Spirit bring you comfort in your grief, consolation in your sorrow, peace to your aching hearts, and hope in the Resurrection and the promise of Eternal Life. May you cherish his memory and honor him by continuing his legacy in your own lives until reunited with him in God's glorious Kingdom. May God bless you all.
November 23, 2009
Ragans Family,
I am so saddened to learn of your family's loss.
May Christ's Peace be with your family and with Thomas.
John & Mary Anna Bryant
C MacVaugh
November 23, 2009
To the Ragans Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your recent and unexpected loss. We will remember fondly times of boating on the York River with Tommy or running into him at the shop. Our prayers are with you all.
Carol & Jimmy MacVaugh
November 22, 2009
Robin, Abby, Taylor, and Laci
We found out only today about Tommy's passing. We am so sorry we were not there for you at the services. I know Tommy was so proud of his family and I know you will all miss him for a very long time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. God will help get you through this difficult time.
We love you all very much.
Denise, Dave, Victoria & Jamie Turner
Don Childs
November 22, 2009
To the Ragan Family,
Our hearts are saddened after learning of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God comfort you during this time.
Don and Laura Childs and family.
Sandy Lemonds
November 22, 2009
Dear Ragans Family,
i was so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you.
Ginny and David Owens
November 22, 2009
Dear Ragan Family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Tommy touched the lives of many people all over country as this Guest Book shows.
May God be with you and comfort you.
Former Dandy Residents,
November 20, 2009
Tommy was a best friend for years and even thought I've lived on the westcoast the last 10 year he was always in my heart. One of the truly nicest people to ever walk the planet. The scariest thing is not being there for my kids. I can't imagine the shear terror- how could this happen? Much Love and best wishes to Robyn, Abby, Taylor, Laci and his other family members which many of whom I know well. You always be in My Heart Brother Tommy
Warren & Ann Baker
November 20, 2009
We are so saddened for your loss. Nothing we say can bring you peace at this time...but our prayers have been, and will continue to be there for your family.
Don & Cindy Piercy
November 20, 2009
Ragans Family
We were so sorry to hear of Tommy's tragic death. He always had a big smile and a wave for us when he passed by us walking the Loop. He will be greatly missed in Dandy.
November 20, 2009
Mrs. Baker, my prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss of your brother. God Bless you all.
Kathy Leonard, Grafton, VA
GRAFTEX
November 20, 2009
All of us at GRAFTEX (AKA: Grafton Texaco) will miss Tommy. He always took time to have a short conversation with the people who worked in the station. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Brady & Cathy Wooddell & Family
November 19, 2009
Robin, family and the Ragans,
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. We will always remember Tommy with his great smile and caring words. May you find peace in knowing that he was a good person with a big heart...a truly wonderful man. We will certainly all miss him, but we find strength in knowing that while he was here, he made a difference in the lives of the many that he touched. His love of people and zest for life showed in everything he did, from work to play. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
November 19, 2009
To the Ragans Family -
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you. Tommy was a special person and a friend to the both of us. We will truly miss seeing his smiling face each time we visit Ragans Auto. Some of Gregg's fondest memories are working with Tommy at Western Auto in those early years and riding around the county with Tommy laughing and listening to music in their old pick up trucks. Tommy was one of the funniest guys. Still brings a smile to Gregg's face.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gregg, Susan and Dylan Plahn
Iris Lewis/Watson
November 19, 2009
The Ragans Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord give you peace in your time of sorrow.
The Lewis Family
November 19, 2009
To the Ragan family: We are deeply
grieved over your loss of Tommy. May
the presence of the Holy Spirit be
your comfort in this time of grief. Our
prayers are with you all.
Joe & Ruth Allen
Pops Drive In, Grafton, Va.
Shawn Sissell
November 19, 2009
Robin and family
We are so very sorry to hear of Tommy' s passing.
Please know if there is anything you need to please let us know.
Shawn Sissell & Family
Michelle McCool
November 19, 2009
Robin and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
November 19, 2009
I will miss him. Some years ago Tommy would come by our place on Seaford road about once a week. He was always trying to lend us a helping hand, usually in the mechanical field which he was so good at, or anything else that needed some assistance with.
I am so angry that such a wonderful human being could have his life snuffed out in such a dastardly way, and I pray to the Lord that his entire family will be Blessed and that He will give them comfort thru these trying days.
Homer Barnhardt Sr
Saluda, Va.
Loretta McCormick
November 19, 2009
Robin, Abby, Taylor and Laci
You are all in my prayers and may God bless with that new baby coming soon.
Remember the good times with Tommy. Loretta McCormick
November 19, 2009
The Ragans Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Evans Family
Scott Laney, and Family
November 19, 2009
To the Ragans Family,
Though mere words can not express our deepest sympathy, please know our thoughts are with you and yours during this most difficult time.
Tommy was a good friend and a great person. He will be greatly missed by everyone that he touched with his genuine kindness, in our community.
I know he always looked out for me when I needed advice on my vehicles over the years. I always trusted him, and appreciated his help.
Ironically, the last time that I spent with him was an evening in October, when he had a flat tire on my street, and I helped him change his tire in my driveway. I did not know that would be the last time I would ever see him.
I hope that time, and your faith, will heal the pain of your family's loss.
If there is anything we can do for your family, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Anita Holmes
November 19, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss.
Cyndi Treiber
November 19, 2009
To the Ragans Familly. As the days go by and the busy-ness of this week falls behind, please know you continue to be in our prayers. The cermony yesterday touched our hearts and I am sure the hearts of everyone who was there to honor your family. My family has made a new committment to love each other fully, without limitation and to remember how precious we all are to each other. I know the words spoken yesterday will have a lasting affect on many in this community.
Taylor-Daddy Angels can handle anything! Ask your Dad for help when you need it, talk to him when you need to and know that he is always right there with you.
Our prayers, thoughts and deepest most sincere condolensces are with your family at this time and as time goes by.
The Treiber Family.
Luther Taylor
November 19, 2009
Ragan family, I was deeply sadden to hear of Thomas passing. Thomas and I went to school together. I want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Luther Taylor
Gary Jones
November 19, 2009
I guess I will never understand a world where Evil takes away Angels.
Tommy, although I had not seen you in a while, you have always been a friend.
The local communities of York have a bond like I have never seen anywhere else.
Friends stay friends no matter how much time passes. I will miss you and I will pray for the safety of your wife and children.
Harold and Kathy Dumas
November 19, 2009
Robin, Tommy's girls, Mr. and Mrs. Ragans and all of Tommy's family,
We are so terribly sorry for the loss of someone so precious to you all. We remember Tommy and Robin and kids growing up with Lisa. Tommy was always good at his job and took pleasure in sharing his love of cars with all of his customers. Such a tragedy is difficult to understand. We pray the love of friends, family and church will help you draw on the faith that Tommy obviously demonstrated in his daily walk. Peace to you, Tommy.
Rick Veditz
November 19, 2009
To the Ragan Family ,I am very sorry about Tommy's passing .He was a good friend .He always met me with a smile and a handshake .We talked about or daughters and how fast they were growing up .Tommy was always there to help with anything and never asked for anything in return .He is missed .You are in my prayers and I know he is watching over all of you from above .
November 19, 2009
Robin, Abby, Taylor, Laci and the entire Ragans Family,
We are so deeply saddened by your loss. Tommy was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Tommy always offered to help and never said "no". The times are too numerous to recount. I can only hope, that we can live up to Tommy's tradition of helping others. We will forever cherish our memories of him.
Mike, Paula (Lochstampfor) & Michael Cawley
John and Kathie Stokes
November 19, 2009
Robin,
Robin and Family,
Time heals all things God tells us...Trust he will heal this pain also. We are very sad for your loss. Classmates, friend, neighbors all were shakened and saddened when we recived the news concerning the death of Tommy. It is hard to find words of condolence at a time like this for your family. Rest assured, there are hundreds of folks praying for your well-being. We hope you and the girls can find comfort in all the wonderful memories of a fine husband, father and gentle man. We have so many memories of good times with Tommy in the "old days" and have been thinking about them a lot since hearing of your tragedy. Our condolences to you and your family, and especially to your girls who are lucky to have so many loving people around them to help them through this.
To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me and let me go,
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears,
Be thankful for our beautiful years.
I gave to you my love and you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it’s time I traveled alone.
So grieve a while for me if you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a while that we must part,
I won’t be far away, for life goes on,
So if you need me, call, and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way,
I’ll great you with a smile, and say
“WELCOME HOME”
Teresa McPherson
November 19, 2009
Regans Family,
You're in my thoughts and prayers. Tommy was a great person, friend, and classmate. I enjoyed running into him in the county and talking with him about the old school days (good ole days). Knowing the family and your faith in Jesus, I know your hearts are saddended but also know you rejoice in the comfort of Tommy's place in Heaven. I look forward to seeing Tommy again on the other side.
November 19, 2009
The entire congregation at Petsworth Baptist Church in Gloucester, where Grady and Barbara Baker are members, extend our prayers and love to the entire family. Our deepest sympathy.
CHUCK TEAGLE
November 19, 2009
To all of the Ragans family.It was shock to hear about Tommy. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of the Ragans family at this sad time. Tommy will be missed by many friends and those who would go to Ragans auto for service on their cars.
Sorry for your loss.
November 19, 2009
My heart breaks for the entire family. This is such a terrible tragedy and I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that Tommy is with his Father in Heaven. The services yesterday spoke VOLUMES to the number of people that knew and loved Tommy. He was always there with a willing hand and/or smile. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Angel (Dickerson) Ryan & Family
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