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James Ragland Obituary
James Coleman Ragland, 19, of Riva Trace, died May 12 as a result of a motorcycle accident on May 6.
He was born August 26, 1992 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
He is survived by his parents, Reginald and Myra Ragland; one sister, Ashley Ragland; two grandmothers; one aunt; one uncle;
and a host of other great aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.
His memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, May 19 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 13106 Annapolis Road, Bowie. The viewing will be prior to the service at Holy Trinity from 10 a.m. to 12. The interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens following the service and the repast will follow the interment at 4 at the Doubletree Hilton in
Annapolis. Online condolences and fond memories can be made at www.wmreeseandsons.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Ragland
Ashley
January 28, 2013
I miss my little brother. I love you!
A.J. Dantos
June 4, 2012
I just found out what happened I can't believe that he is actually gone.....R.I.P. son I'll meet you at the crossroads one day!
Brenda Beard
June 2, 2012
It saddens me to say that we just found about Jamie. How ironic we were in Nj burying Mike's cousin of the same age on the same weekend. My deepest regrets. I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Brenda Beard
Erica Howell
May 22, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Diane Howell
May 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike McArdle
May 21, 2012
We are all in great shock and pain to hear about the passing of Jamie.
As the parents of one of his many good friends, Jamie was like another son to us. We will remember our son Henry and Jamie spending the night at our house or his, the two of them or with ten of their middle school buddies.
All of our love and sympathy go out to Jamie, his family, his friends, and all who knew him. We thank the Lord for holding him close, and for giving him the eternal life we know he is now a part of.
Constantine reid
May 19, 2012
my deepest sympathy to the family of James, May the Lord Comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Williams
May 19, 2012
I miss James so much he was such a wounderful person to be around and he always kept a smile on my face. My condolences go out to him and his family, -Lisa& Gladys Wiliams
Malaika Khafra
May 19, 2012
"James was such a fun person to be around. I send my prayers to the Ragland family. He will truly be missed" -Malaika Khafra
May 19, 2012
You have our deepest sympathy. May the Lord comfort you. --- Steven and Karen Thompson & David, Darius, Daniel
May 18, 2012
May The Lord give you strenght and comfort. Our prayers are with you. Ash, we love you. The Starks family, Rose, Elton, Mo and Jullian
May 18, 2012
May the God of tender mercies and comfort, give you strength.
May 18, 2012
The Wilson family sends our condolences to the Ragland family. We will miss Jamie, but he will never be forgotten through our prayers and special memories. May God bless him always and may his soul rest in peace.
Tony & Angie Wilson
Andrew Nugent
May 17, 2012
To Mr. & Mrs. Ragland, and to the family of James, my deepest regards and prayers go out to you all in this time, I was a classmate of James' at Georgetown Prep, on behalf of the whole class of 2011, I would like to say we are deeply sorry for this tragedy and are praying for James
May 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kevin and Barbara McCrory
Dianne Jackson
May 16, 2012
To Myra, Reggie and Ashley from Deidre Hicks parents, Dianne and Charles Jackson. May God continue to hold and keep you in His loving care! We are praying for you and your family daily!
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