Tony Ragan

Tony Ragan

Tony Ragan Obituary

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Mr. Tony Ragan, 57, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.He was a graduate of Dalton High School and was owner of the Jewelry Connection. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Ragan.Tony is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Melva Dixon Ragan of Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Dylan and Laura Ragan of Atlanta; daughter, Sky Ragan of Dalton; granddaughter, Natalie Ragan of Atlanta; parents, Steed "Blackie" and Irene Ragan of Dalton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Marlene Ragan of Dalton, Michael and Mary Ragan of Summerville, S.C.; and nieces and nephews.Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Floyd and the Rev. George Ross officiating.Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the Love Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation, 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Building 6, Suite 300, Atlanta, Ga. 30305.Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.Love Funeral Home, 1402 North Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.www.legacy.com

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February 10, 2010

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February 10, 2010

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February 9, 2010

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February 10, 2010

Melva & family, this is Bobby & Lynn Ridley here. We are devastated with this news & send our love & prayers to you. We are in Mexico at the present time, living in Fla now, so we will not be with you physically, but our hearts & spirits join you in sorrow & love.

Tami (Posey) Culver

February 10, 2010

Melva, I was so saddened to hear of Tony's passing. I know ya'll struggled with his health for years and fought a valiant battle. He always had a welcoming smile. I have known you both through the years in various capacities. You may remember me best from A Taste Of It All Cafe. My prayers are with you and your children. Much love......

Becky Cowart

February 9, 2010

Melva I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. I send you and your family hugs and my love. Love you Becky Cowart call me 706-695-4162 cell 706-618-6141 Love Becky

Becky Cowart

February 9, 2010

Melva I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Love and hugs to you and your family. Love you Becky Cowart. 706-695-4162 cell 706-618-6141 Call anytime.

Leisa Kyle

February 9, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We are your neighbors in unit #88. My name is Leisa and my daughter is Rachel. We talked to Tony all the time and also to Melva. I pray for strength for all of you at this time and peace that only the Lord can provide. May HE wrap HIS arms around you now to help you through. We love you!

Betty Fields

February 9, 2010

i am so very sorry to hear of tony's passing.He was a very good customer of mine,at BJ's Restaurant.May god continue to give you strength today,and all the days ahead.Betty Fields

Dan Vickers

February 9, 2010

Tony and Marlene, sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

February 9, 2010

Melva I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Ann Mize

Ben and Mandy Waggoner

February 8, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We are so sorry for your loss.

February 8, 2010

Melva, I'm so sorry for your loss! You & your family will be in our prayers & thoughts in the coming weeks. Love, Rhonda{Holland} & Lee Joseph

February 8, 2010

Mike,

Heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this very difficult time.

'67 DHS Classmates

Hillard and Annette Boyd

February 8, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our love and prayers are with you

Cynthia Blackwell

February 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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