Joseph-Ragan III-Obituary

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Joseph M. Ragan III

Wichita Falls, Texas

Aug 9, 1962 – Jul 4, 2020 (Age 57)

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BORN
August 9, 1962
DIED
July 4, 2020
AGE
57
LOCATION
Wichita Falls, Texas

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Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Wichita Falls Obituary

Joseph M. Ragan III, 57, of Wichita Falls passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020.


Viewing will be on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 during normal funeral home hours. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Faith Baptist Church in Wichita Falls with Pastor Craig Lile and Assoc. Pastor Larry Shields, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.


Joseph was born on August 9, 1962 to the late Joseph M. II and Florine (Fugett) Ragan in Wichita Falls. For his love of God and people, he spent his life as a missionary in Kazakhstan, Republic of Georgia, and Dnipro, Ukraine. He had a special love for the Ukraine and their people. Joseph would spread the message to people in coffee houses or any place God guided him to. He will be missed by friends and family.


Along with his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by three sisters, Ellen Sue, Karen and Nola.


He is survived by two sisters, Janet Hanks and Jolynne Clark and husband, Scott; brother, Patrick Babineaux and wife, Jennifer; two uncles, Donald Fugett and wife, Esther and Allen Fugett and wife, Ruth Ann; and several other family members.


In memory of Joseph Ragan, the family suggest donations may be made to International Mission Board@ imb.org/give.

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With tears in my eyes want to say i will miss my dear friend Joe who was my boss, friend and just a good decent man whom i have not seen over 20 years.. You deserved Heaven man! Hoping very much to see you, Ludmila and many others there one day.. With love from Russia

What beautiful servant of the Living God...

I served as Joe's candidate consultant when he first went to the field. He was one of the most joyful and collegial co-workers I have had the privilege to work with. I'm so sorry for your loss and pray you would know the Lord's presence as you grieve his passing and celebrate his life--a life well lived. He certainly heard those words we all want to hear some day, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Uncle Joe was a blessing in many people's life's. Uncle Joe would not say that though. He would say that Jesus is the light and the blessing in all our lives.
How we all will miss him.
Fly high on that mountain Uncle Joe.
God bless! Love you Unc

Joe was a blessing and a light everywhere he went. He definitely knew what it meant to share the love of Jesus with everyone whether he spent time with them personally or not. He just radiated Jesus!! We enjoy every moment we ever spent with Joe. We will always be thankful for the time he and Linda Gray came and ministered to our students in Moldova. It is certain that he left footprints on some hearts that week. We are so thankful and honored to have known Joseph M. Ragan III. What a...

I live in the Donbass Area, where we started six new churches. Brother Joe loved us and helped proclaim the Gospel in the east of Ukraine. We love him and know that in eternity we will rejoice together in the presence of Christ. Igor Tunik

You will be missed cousin, fly high with the angels, and watch over all of us! Your home with our lord and savior! You did great work here on earth. I will miss seeing your live posts on Facebook.

While in seminary Joe lived in the housing next to our seminary house. Joe was such a great friend to my family and spent much time with our family sharing meals and playing in the yard with our children. People usually say that someone that ends their journey here on this earth has made an impact on this world. This can truly be said of Joe Ragan. He was a man that impacted every place he went and the people he poured his life into. Joe was a testimony for all followers of Christ to...

I met Joe when we served at Camp Chaparral. We both worked in the kitchen and it was a joy working with him. Joe had a gentle spirit, was very encouraging and had a great sense of humor. May the Peace that passes all understanding be with his family. Rest in peace Joe; no more sorrows no more pain.