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Roger Ragland Obituary
Roger Ragland Sr., 86, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly at 10:09 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe.
He was born June 10, 1928, in Ross County, the youngest son of the late Charles and Daisy Jones Ragland.
On June 10, 1954, he married the former Kathleen Payne, who survives.
Also surviving are three children, Roger (Shelley) Ragland Jr. of Frankfort, Pera Bush of Springfield and Roland James Payne of Cincinnati; five grandchildren, Clay Ragland, Phillip Ragland Jr., Tiffany Ragland, Silas Bush and Deja Bush; two great-grandchildren, Chloe Ragland and Camden Umphreys; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Phillip Martin Ragland Sr.; eight brothers, Owen, Wardie, Harry, Forrest, Harold, Charles and one infant brother, and two sisters, Fannie Davis and an infant sister, Hazel.
Roger was a 1947 graduate of Frankfort High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a physical therapist at the VA Hospital and the Greenfield Area Medical Center, where he retired from both. Roger was a member of the Zion Baptist Church, Chillicothe, and Ionic Masonic Lodge 6, Chillicothe.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Zion Baptist Church, Chillicothe, with pastor Troy Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, where military honors will be accorded by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard.
Friends may visit with the Ragland family from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Ebright Funeral Home, Frankfort, where a Masonic service will be held.
Those wishing to sign Roger's online book of memories may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Kris Reichert-Dudley
December 10, 2019
Roger, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kris Reichert Dudley
Denise Austin
December 23, 2014
Roger, Shelley, Clay and the rest of the Ragland family I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Chillicothe VA Medical Center Red Team
December 22, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
Theresa 'Terri' Ragland
December 18, 2014
Ragland Family, heartfelt condolences to you. My dad, John Ragland, loved visiting with your mom & dad. Miss the happy times. You are in my prayers.
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Joe & Mary Grabill
December 17, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of the death of Roger. We will keep you in our thoughts during these trying times.
Andrea McNeely
December 17, 2014
Kathy I am so sorry. Roger was a great guy an will be missed by a lot of us.
Martha Wallace Vann
December 17, 2014
Kathleen and Family,
May your hearts find comfort in Roger's love for all of you and in your many treasured memories.
In Sympathy
Virginia
December 17, 2014
Kathy and family, with the love from God and family and friends may all of you help each other through this trying time.
harry ragland jr.
December 17, 2014
will miss you greatly.
janice smith
December 17, 2014
I was a nurse at GAMC and had the privilege to work with Roger and also was treated by his physical therapy. He was such a fine example of what a caring professional should be. He was one of the kindest,most gentle persons I have ever known. He treated each of his patients with the utmost respect. He has earned his peace.Thank you.The Ragland family for sharing him with the rest of us. Thoughts and Prayers for you at your time of great loss janice smith
Marsha Morrison
December 17, 2014
We loved Uncle Roger. He Lived A Long Life. Married For 60 Years To Kathleen. God Is Wonderful. Life Is Wonderful. Going Home Is Wonderful.
Marsha Morrison
December 17, 2014
We All Loved Uncle Roger. He Lived A Long Life. All The Raglands Lived A Long Life. Both Married For 60 Years. That's Wonderful God Is Wonderful.
John & Betsy Cottrill
December 16, 2014
Kathy, so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Tim Fairbanks
December 16, 2014
Sorry to hear of the loss he was a kind man prayers to all of the family
Cathy Walker
December 16, 2014
I worked with Roger back in the 70's at the VA. He was so pleasant and so much fun to work with. One snowy day he picked me and my daughter up at our home and took her to the babysitter and me to work. He got stuck in the sitters driveway and we were both late to work! I've never forgot his kindness.
Tom and Mary Ann Sowers
December 16, 2014
Kathy and family. So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Lisa Snyder
December 16, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a true gentleman. I worked with Roger many years ago at GAMC Rehab and he was so kind.
Brian Long
December 16, 2014
Phil and Tiffany sorry to hear of your loss thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara Polans
December 16, 2014
Kathy and family:I am sorry to hear of Mr. Ragland's passing. Rest assure he is in Good hands with the Lord.
KATHY BARANICK
December 16, 2014
ROGER AND FAMILY...SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY HE R.I.P.
Tim Ault
December 16, 2014
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Tim & Pam Ault
Lisa Snyder
December 16, 2014
I was a nurse who worked with Roger many years ago at GAMC Rehab. What a great man! So kind and soft spoken. A true gentleman. My sincerest sympathy to his family.
joan cousins
December 16, 2014
Kathleen and Family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father, uncle grandpa. I extend to you my heartfelt condolences.Just know that the Lord that Roger loved so much has Him in the hollow of His hand. Kate God dwelled with the two of you and still does. So be encouraged He is still attending to your call. Love You All.
Eric Wise
December 15, 2014
What a wonderful man! So sorry to here of the passing of Roger. My condolences to the family and friends of Roger. I had the privelage of working at greenfield area medical center with him. God has called one of his true angels home. RIP Roger!
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