George "Skipper" Ragsdale

I'm surprised that I missed this notice of Skip's death. He was an interesting figure from high school and college and we had several mutual acquaintances and a couple of friends in common. He was a full-bore partier from my neck of Houston nearTanglewood/River Oaks. Some of my classmates from high school introduced us here in Austin during college. I can't pretend that we were close buddies but I was always aware of Skipper and I'm glad he got in 30 good years enjoying life on his terms. In...

George was one of a gang of regulars at the Hole in the Wall. He was an easy going cool dude. It was at the Hole where I met him and we partied a bit over the years. Later, when life demand that I make a living, I moved to El Paso - but I kept contact with George. I enjoyed showing George my favorite haunts in El Paso (Wildhare's being El Paso's version of the Hole in the Wall) when he visited on business. We also went skiing in Ruidoso on a couple of occasions. Even back then, George...

With deepest sympathy during your time of loss.

I knew Skipper from 1995 until 2008...he was a friend from the Hole in the Wall, one of his local hang outs in Austin.

maybe some of you have heard of this legendary establishment?

We would always meet and lift a few drinks, talking about books or the absurdity of life in general. he had a great sense of humor and a subtle understanding of how sublime the ridiculous actually was. after he read it, he gave me a book on mutiny..i think similar to many i met in Texas, he had a...

George!!! It was only 3 months ago you came back to vote.. The last time I will ever see you... I wish I could have spent more time talking to you. Well, you were always a gentleman, a class act in every way. Another of the great old Texas surfers is gone. Tell Gary I said hello, ok? See you when I am looking at you, Skipper!

DIS days in Houston with George, great times! I've always admired George's ability to live life on his terms. Retiring to Mexico with his dog seemed soo George. George you will be missed, I'm glad our journeys crossed.

My deepest sympathy to the family,

Bettye

I knew George from working in the same program with him at the Texas Dept of Health. George was always a gentleman, as expressed by Raul Tellez of El Paso, and he had a wry sense of humor and knew his work well. George was a fount of information. I shared with him a love for Latin America. He will be missed.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

George was a true "Gentleman" and a great teacher. When I was hired as a Contract employee, in El Paso, Texas for DSHS, he was sent to El Paso, on numerous occassions, to train me, "Hands On". He was a patient man who ensured that I was properly trained. When I went to Austin on DSHS Business trips, I always looked for him, even if it was to say "Hello". I considered him a "friend" and will always remember his like for "Kalua". I will surely Miss him.