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Charles Ragland Obituary
Charlie was born in Ross County, to Owen Ragland and Emma (Davis) Ragland on August 18, 1934. He married the love of his life, Gloria (Harris) Ragland on June 16, 1957. He was called to the ministry and ordained as a minister in 1967. He has been spreading the gospel with a passion ever since, throughout Kentucky, Central and Southern Ohio. He was a lifelong member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where he served as Associate Pastor under the leadership of his father, Rev. Owen Ragland. He most recently attended Jefferson Ave. CCCU, where he was named an honorary member under the leadership of Rev. Mark Clendaniel. Charlie has touched the lives of thousands of people throughout the years through his singing and evangelism, and his love for the word of God and the people of God was evident through his sermons.
He was predeceased by loving wife, Gloria (Harris) Ragland; parents, Rev. Owen Ragland and Emma Ragland; brother, Owen Ragland Jr.; and an infant daughter, Mary Jean.
He is survived by his loving children, Rev. Steve (Kim) Ragland of Chillicothe, and Tammy (Dexter) Collins of Reynoldsburg; grandchildren, Sharissa and Jalen Ragland, Brandon Collins; and great-grandson, Jayden Collins; sisters, Julia Gray, Mary Katherine Ragland, and Eleanor Keels all of Chillicothe; special family friend, Kathy Lowry; uncle, Roger (Kathleen) Ragland; brother-in-law, Frank (Pat) Harris of Frankfort; and sister-in-law, Janie Ragland of Chillicothe; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews including special niece and nephew and caregivers, Rev. Mark and Shelia Gray of Chillicothe and special great niece and nephews, Emily, Mark Jr., T.J., and John Gray all of Chillicothe; countless friends and a host of minister friends whom he dearly loved, special sister in Christ, Karen Phipps of Beaver, OH. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Charlie was a 1952 graduate of Frankfort High School. He served in the United States Army, Post Korea. In September 1996 he retired from Mead Paper Company, Chillicothe.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 1 p.m. in The Open Door Church, 3130 S. Bridge Street, Chillicothe, Pastor Mark Pfeifer. Special brothers in Christ, Rev. Mark Clendaniel, Jefferson Ave., CCCU, and Rev. Cal Ray Evans, Rubyville Community Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, where military honors will be accorded by the Joseph Ellsworth White Post 483 Frankfort American Legion. The family will receive friends and family on Friday, January 28, 2011, from 1 to 8 p.m. at the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, FRANKFORT. Those wishing to sign his online register may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Ragland
Jackie Doles
January 19, 2021
When this memorial appeared on my computer today, it made me smile, as Charlie did every day when he came through my office. Nothing but fond memories of him. Wish I could have heard him preach, after all fo the comments that I have read. I am sure he was welcomed to and happy in heaven.
Dan Bennett
January 20, 2020
Words, even to this day can't express the kindness and support that was given to this young pastor by this man of God. His example of faith and service to live and preach the Word still challenges many who would call him friend. Love and prayers to family, as we remember together the rejoicing of heaven's gain!
Sandy McNIchols Woodgeard
January 30, 2011
I remember hearing him preach over 40 years ago at Otterbein Chapel. A wonderful minister.
Karen Minney
January 29, 2011
The earth has lost a wonderful man, however God has received a dedicated man of God. Charlie dedicated his life to the lord always wearing a smile. You have lost a wonderful father, grandfather, Uncle and friend but he is at rest with the lord above. God Bless you all
Karen Minney
Scott Bolte
January 28, 2011
I am not a godly man. I only saw him once when I was 12. To this day I compare all Preachers to him and they all fall short. But today I am 40 and remember that day. Perhaps if he had been my regular preacher things may have been different I just wanted to say he had affected me in a positive way. I M SORRY HE IS GONE And may God take him home to heaven where he belongs.
Heaven Bound Singers
January 28, 2011
Dear Ragland Family,
It was a honor & privliege to share the pulpit over the years. He was a wonderful soldier for the Lord. His ministry will echo for years to come. Until we meet again.
carol+donold weaver
January 28, 2011
charlie was a wonderful friend ,it was his revival that helped me realize i wanted to be in the center of gods will at all times.thank you charlie for minding god.
Linda Weaver-Goss
January 28, 2011
Some people touch our hearts and leave footprints--that was Rev.Ragland. He preached many times at the South Perry, Ohio church. We were blessed to have known him.
Paul Conklin
January 28, 2011
Charlie was a friend to my father and a wonderful example to all
Paul Conklin
rick coyle
January 28, 2011
Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Family.Mr. Ragland Was And Will Be A
Great Inspiration To All Christians
rick & linda coyle
Rose Mary DeLong
January 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Reverend Ragland will be greatly missed.
The Secrest Family
Tammy Sims
January 27, 2011
So sorry for your loss may God be with the Ragland family
Jeff Tammy Kirsten Jacob Sims
Connie Weber
January 27, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the family. My mother, Geneva Smith, Valley Friends Church, Londonderry, OH and the rest of our family have very fond memories of his preaching at our little church.
January 27, 2011
WHAT WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF BEING IN CHURCH WITH BRO. CHARLIE. ALL THE PRECIOUS TIMES WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT CAME IN AND FILLED OUR SURROUNDINGS. THOSE TIMES WILL BE SHARED AGAIN. LOVE AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
IVY DAY AND THE FAITHLIFTERS
Sharon Martin
January 27, 2011
Steve and Kim, So sorry to hear of your loss.
judy archey
January 27, 2011
sorry to heare about the lost of charles
Jackie Doles
January 26, 2011
Rest in Peace, Charlie. You were always a class act and one of my favorite people at the mill.
Kay Mitchell
January 26, 2011
Steven and Tammy
You have our prayers and deepest sympathy
The Lord Jesus Christ heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds
Psalms 147:3
Aunt Kay, Susan,Sharon and Don
Wes Humble
January 26, 2011
Ironically I just listened to Charlie and his family today on a reel to reel tape singing at the Waverly Church of Christ in Christian Union. I have warm memories of this family coming to our church and singing on a regular basis in the 70's. Praying for the whole family.
Sharon Lauderback
January 26, 2011
REV. CHARLIE RAGLAND WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PREACHERS. FIRST HEARD HIM PREACH SOME 35-40 YEARS AGO AT RUBYVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH. LOVED TO HEAR YOU ALL
SING TOO. "GOD IS STILL ON THE THRONE".
Sheryl Ackley
January 26, 2011
Tammy & Steve and families: I'm so sorry for your loss but it sure does sound like your father lived a good full life. God's Peace be with you all!
Chuck Saxour and Family
January 26, 2011
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with u and help u through your time of sorrow.God Bless you.Keeping you in are thoughts and prayers...
January 26, 2011
Rev. Charley Ragland was a blessing to our family and our Church, he will be missed. Heaven has gained from our loss. We will meet again! Our prayers are with the family. Love, Rev. Jim & Ruth Ann Fee
Beth Price
January 26, 2011
Steve, Kim, Sharrisa, Jalen, family and friends of your dear Charles...the everlasting hope is with you of your next meeting together...peace to one and all...God Bless
charley &linda hopper
January 26, 2011
we miss you brother CHARLEY at jefferson ave church.we loved to hear you preach and sing.we can only dream what it was like when you made IT over on the other side. we almost hear you sing and shouting.you did GOD'S WORK DOWN HERE and now your sing and shouting with your main dude.someday we will all be doing that.to the family may GOD be with you in next few days. may GOD give you the comfort that you need. your father meant so much to everyone at jefferson ave church. GOD BLESS
Marsha Morrison
January 26, 2011
We Will Miss You, Uncle Charles. You Were My Uncle, My Mom"s Brother. I Still Remember Your Radio Days. The Raglands Singing On The Radio. Poppa Would Have Us Be Quiet And Listen. Singing Was Beautiful.
Jennifer Aquino
January 25, 2011
To Charlie's family....
You are in our thoughts and prayers . We loved to hear Charlie preach and sing and he will certainly be missed!
The Aquino family
Don, Jennifer and Adam
H.R. Grimm
January 25, 2011
Chillicothe has lost a humble servant of Christ. I am one of many who has sat under Rev Ragland's ministry. Heaven is echoing with his shouts of glorious praise,
H R & Debie Grimm
wenda hines
January 25, 2011
I'm sorry for the lost of a loving friend but he has made it home will be sadly miss by the church at jefferson ave ccu my prayers goes out to the family
Susan Landrum
January 25, 2011
To Rev.Raglands family;he ment so much too so many people he now
has what he preached about and sang about.I will miss him.He was a very special gift from GOD now he is with our GOD."Susan Landrum
South Salem Ohio
Tim Case/Charlie Ragland Revival Fruithill CCCU with God's Will
God's Will
January 25, 2011
Our very precious friend. I never thought this day would come, although I felt many times as we were singing in the pulpit together that God might lift us all out of there. I find it very hard to find the right words to say. I think I summed it up in the last card I sent to you just a few months ago. Some of the greatest services we have ever been blessed to be in has been working along side of you and singing in the pulpit together. How many times we have sang "I'm Going to Heaven", and now you have beaten us there. But just as you have preached many times, that it is good-bye down here, but over there it will be "Hello" and in a hundred years, "Hello", a thousand years, "Hello" and I like "Hello" so much better because I could never say "good-bye" to you. As we have always said between us all, we were more than just great friends, we were family, and Charlie, I look forward to the day when we can say "Hello" in Heaven where death is a stranger and good-byes are never heard. We love you and life will never be the same without you. Prayers to the family. If there is ever anything we can do,Charlie said he had our number by his phone. Ship Ahoy, Charlie, until we meet again.
Lorraine Detillion
January 25, 2011
To the family of Charlie, I thought the world of your Dad the first time I met him. Heavens Gates opened wide when Charlie came home. Love & prayers
Lorraine Detillion
Janie Harris
January 25, 2011
My prayers are with the family through this difficult time
Jim and Rosetta McFadden
January 25, 2011
We will always remember Charlie. He was a great man of God and we loved him. Our prayers are with the family.
Rebecca Ragland-Locklear
January 25, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ryan Hawk
January 25, 2011
What a wonderful man of God! What a privilege to know him.
Patty Ritchhart
January 25, 2011
I just want Charlie's family to know what a blessing he was at our church (Jefferson Ave. CCCC). He was a such a great minister and singer. He will be sadly missed by all of us.
Joe and Bonnie King
January 25, 2011
Steve and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man of God and will be remembered for years to come. You will have many wonderful memories, I'm sure. May God be with you at this difficult time. He has definitely earned his reward!
Kirk & Carleen Dozer
January 25, 2011
To Charlie's family.. you are in our prayers. Charlie was a great man of God! He will be missed by many. We really enjoyed his sermons and his songs. I can just see him now walking those streets of gold.
joannie burnheimer
January 25, 2011
Charlie touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. He loved the Lord and it showed in everthing he done. You couldn't help but love him, he was always high spirited. He will be missed but I know he is with our Lord, I can hear him singing,"I'm going to Heaven' Seems like that song he sang so often fit him ti a "T". We love and miss you Charlie.....Bob & Joannie
Regina Mitchell
January 25, 2011
Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions and Rev Charles Ragland earned one of those mansions. God blessed him with a gift of speading the Good News with songs and the word of God. My sympathy goes out to the family. Regina Harris-Mitchell
Jessica Magill
January 25, 2011
I will always remember you Charlie you were an amazing man of God & now you are where you have been striving for along time you are now more happy then ever . you and my papa (marcuis eblin) shouted and praised the lord many many times in church services togeather and now i know you guys are doing it once again togeather but this time it is on the streets of gold .. r,i,p charlie u will always be love and missed !
Kay Harker
January 25, 2011
Sweet Family, I was blessed to hear him preach & sing twice. He made a great impression on me as a man of God.I thank God for his life, & know we will sing in Heaven together some day. God's Peace be with you.
Bob Banks
January 25, 2011
I worked with Charlie at the paper mill. I'll always remember what a kind man he was. Always positive and he always had a good word no matter what was going on. My prayers go out to the family.
Mike&Kathy Hutchinson
January 25, 2011
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mervil&Norma Keeton
January 25, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jerry Detillian
January 25, 2011
To this beloved Brother in Christ the door to Heaven has opened and he has been greeted by first his Saviour, then all those he so faithfully ministered to have been awaiting his arrival, and by my mother, Ruth Detillion. Charlie conducted such a beautiful memorial service at her passing. My dad always enjoyed his preaching, and also his visits to their home. They loved him dearly. Brother Charlie has made it to the land of endless day and enjoying that brand new body he welcomed. May God rest His hand upon all this wonderful family as they remember that Charlie has not died, he has just moved to his brand new home.
lillian keels
January 25, 2011
i am sorry for the lost of my uncle for he is a true man of god sence i was little he always had a smile on his face my uncle will be truely missed our loss is havens gain amen.
Norma Imboden
January 25, 2011
Brother Charlie was exactly what he said,a Christian through and through..he will be greatly missed here but oh,the joy in Heaven!Rest easy,Brother Charlie,your work on earth is done..you ran your race and was found worthy of the high calling of the Lord.
Opal Knapp
January 25, 2011
We're all gonna miss you Charley .Deepest sympathy to your family.
Opal
gary mckee
January 25, 2011
we sure are going to miss the brother Charlie-the main dude-at liberty hill church Gary mckee
Dan Bennett
January 25, 2011
Heart felt condolences to the family of a man of faith and encouragement. I can only best express my feelings of love and admiration for Charles by relaying how he encouraged my own call to the ministry and inspired the faith of a young confused man at a pivotal time in life. Our family considered him a friend and love he and his family devotedly. May my heart be aflame with the fire of God as his continued to be all these years.. Thank you Lord and family for giving us Charles these years. Rev. Dan Bennett
Jeff Irvin
January 25, 2011
Our loss is Heavens gain, heartfelt condolences and Prayers go out to Family and friends.
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