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Donald Ragan Obituary

KINGS MOUNTAIN - Donald Bruce Ragan, 71, of North Cleveland Ave., died Sept. 16, 2008, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Ross and Ola Ragan.

Funeral services are private.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia.

Mr. Ragan was a former employee of Lloyd Rosdahl Machinery Riggers and Movers.

Survivors include his daughters, Laurie Jenkins and husband Steve of Gastonia, Robin McDonald and Steve Elders of Gastonia, Teresa Scarbro and husband Mark of Stanton, Ky.; grandchildren, Bruce Jenkins, Mandy McDonald, Kelly Myers, Chris Dellinger; great grandchildren, Ethan Myers and Stephanie Dellinger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Pruitt Ragan; brothers, Glenn and Joe Ragan.

Email condolences to [email protected] Attn: Ragan family or sign guest book at www.mem.com

Carothers Funeral Home is serving the Ragan family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2008.

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