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William Ragsdale Obituary
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert W. and Fannie Giles Ragsdale.
Mr. Ragsdale is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen Deal Ragsdale; two sons, William Ragsdale Jr., Dane W. Ragsdale and his wife, Anne; three grandchildren, Michelle Sommardahl and her husband, David, William Preston Ragsdale and his wife, Jennifer, Charles D. Ragsdale; four great-grandchildren, Hallie, Grayson, Anna and Ellie Sommardahl; and other family and friends.
Mr. Ragsdale retired from the U.S. Navy in 1959, where he served his country proudly in World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor on board the USS Utah. After retiring from the Navy, he went to work for the Firestone Plant in Hopewell, where he retired as a power house supervisor after numerous years of service.
A graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Southlawn Memorial Park in Prince George, Va. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Rescue Squad P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Ragsdale
Marcia & Allen Birdsong
November 18, 2010
Dear Willie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the death of your dad...I like to believe that when we lose a parent, they still live through us and give us strength. The time we spent with them makes them part of us. We wish to express our sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time.
Vivian Hornsby
November 17, 2010
Dear Helen,This is your neighbor,Vivian,who lives behind you,with the 2 grandaughters you loved to babysit.I am so very sorry about Bill and your loss;you will be in my prayers and pllease let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do for you;just call 504-0498 or your sons can call me if need any help at all,for anything.Agian I am so sorry Helen.
Vivian Hornsby
417Lyons Ave
504-0498
November 16, 2010
Helen, Willie, Dane,
Bill was my good friend, a good neighbor, and a splendid mentor for my children.
I treasure the memories of our shared experience across the years.
Donna and I both hold you dearly in our thoughts and prayers.
Jess Fowler
Bernard King
November 16, 2010
Dane and Family. Sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Tammie Heath
November 16, 2010
Dearest Helen and Willie please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close in this time of sorrow. Much Love Tammie Coleman Heath
Elizabeth Reeves
November 16, 2010
Family of Bill Ragsdale. I am so sorry to read about your loss. I worked with Bill for 10 years at Firestone. He was a wonderful, caring and funny person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norman and Patsy Crumpton
November 16, 2010
Dear Helen and Family: So sorry to read about Bill. He was such a fun person and will be missed by all of you and the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. Norman and Patsy Crumpton
Kadee Rodenbo
November 16, 2010
Willie,
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We will be thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Kadee Rodenbo & Family
Katie Wright Cieslinski
November 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear the news. I will be thinking of you all and praying for you all as you learn to live without him in your daily lives. I know he will be greatly missed.
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