of Marshall, AR
April 25, 1944 - January 12, 2013
Winston Cephas Ragland, age 68, of Marshall, Arkansas went to heaven on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. He was born in the small community of Grandview on April 25, 1944 to Edgar Ragland and Myrtle (Jackson) Ragland. Winston was raised in Grandview, and after living briefly out of state, returned to live the rest of his life near his childhood home.
Winston was known for many things: Above all, he loved his family. He instilled compassion, honesty, generosity and perseverance into his children, and nothing gave him more pleasure than getting his grandchildren into "good" orneriness. Winston was well known for his athleticism; he could out-run and out-box everyone. Winston worked hard his entire life in construction. He was an avid outdoorsman who cherished the Buffalo River, deer hunting and gardening. He made delicious fudge, grew the tastiest tomatoes and gave the best four-wheeler rides to his grandchildren.
Winston is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lavern Roach; two brothers, Louis Ragland and Marvin Ragland.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Ragland of the home; three sons, Canya Ragland and Clint Ragland of Springdale, Arkansas and Michael Ragland of Pensacola, Florida; three daughters, Lorie Barnett of Rogers, Arkansas, Linda Lamm of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Ralina Pilcher of Stella, Missouri; one step-daughter, Donna Byrd of Marble, Arkansas: and grandchildren, Ashley Hall, Lauren Lamm, Brooklyn Lamm, Avery Lamm, Alexis Barnett, Iris Ragland, Layton Pilcher, Isabella Ragland and Emma Kate Ragland.
Funeral Services for Winston will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Donald Ray Patterson officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Friday in the Chapel. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery near Morning Star.
Pallbearers are Joseph Ragland, Scott Morrison, Nick Patterson, Howard Beavers, Michael Riggins and Kenny Robinson.
Honorary pallbearers are Eugene Raby, Roy Henry, John Crawford and Danny Kuykendall.
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18 Condolence(s)
Wil & Tracy Jackson
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Tracy and I send our condolences to you and yours.
Dot
Friday, January 18, 2013
Oh how I will miss Winston, he was a great & fun loving uncle. I know Mom wishes she could come, she is so heart broken, Love you all, Dot
Donna Sue Jackson
Thursday, January 17, 2013
I am deeply sorry I can not be there ! So sorry for Winston"s family & friends ! I remember when we used to play in the woods in front of his house when we were kids !! I wish we could have lived closer !!! Winston ,Iva, Marvin ,& Roger Dale & us always had so much fun !! I will always have such great memories of my cousins & the fun we shared !! May he be at peace in God's loving arms ! You will forever be remembered !! Untill we meet again my dear cousin !!....
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Shelley Horton Woods
Thursday, January 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Sharif Islam
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
So sorry about your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Keith and Annette Coody
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Brian, Lorie and Alexis - So very sorry for the loss of your father/grandfather. May the Lord hold you in his hands and help you through this difficult time. Our prayers are with your family.
K&A Coody
Leisa Foster
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Winston, you were a get friend, good listener, and very understanding, God got a wonderful man, sure gotta miss our talks, you gave me some great advice. True friends are very hard to come by and you were one of the bests, my thouts and prayers are going out to your family . One day we shall meet again <3. Your friend Leisa
Darryl G. Treat
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
My condolences to the family.
Linda Owens King
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
So sorry to hear about Winston passing away he was a class mate 1962,
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ragland family.
Virginia Garrison Visel
Monday, January 14, 2013
Dear family members,
All of Uncle Edgar and Aunt Myrtle's family were and are so dear to all of us. Iva, Marvin, and Winston were all close to me. We all ran and played together as we were growing up. Winston was always such a little toughie. I remember the grapevine on which he and Marvin would swing across a creek, and then drop about eight feet from the ground landing on the other side. I remember catching the mules "Old Gray and Old Blue" and riding them with no bridle. I promptly fell off, but Marvin and Winston could ride them this way. Most of all, I remember he and Carson playing together; having eating contests, making up songs, and making huts from saplings and sassafrass branches. I have many happy memories of Winston. I'm so happy I got to see him and all of his family this summer at the Ragland Reunion. We all loved him very much.
barbaraand ckiftonvvragland
Monday, January 14, 2013
our deeoest condololences on your loss our orayers and thoughts for confort for this very diffcucukt time!
Trisch DePriest
Monday, January 14, 2013
Pam.
Sorry to hear about your husband passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Freda(owens) Hall
Monday, January 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with all the Ragland family.
ken and jeannie davis
Monday, January 14, 2013
Dear family we are so sorry for your loss! I have very found memories of Winston as does Jeannie have so many more ,Jeannie is so sad to lose her Dads brother!, we are truly Thankful for the time we had to share with him. May you all be Blessed in this time of sorrow!
J. Moore
Monday, January 14, 2013
To the Family of Winston Ragland,
So sorry to learn about the loss of your Dear Loved One, Winston. Please know that so many people share your grief with you to help you through this difficult time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest condolences as we await the time when Christ Jesus will awaken all of those who have fallen asleep in death; including your Beloved, Winston. (John 11:41-44)
Carson
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Winston, Marvin, Roger and I had a lot of fun growing up together in the Arkansas hills. I'm sure Winston and Marvin would remember coming through by our place tracking a fox in the snow. I joined the pack of "dogs" as we barked and bayed continuing to track the fox pretending we were dogs. We tracked that fox to it's den in a cliff area on a ridge overlooking Little Rocky and tried to smoke it out. In our exuberance, we never noticed our freezing feet in the snow. I could hardly wait to change clothes and go to the Buffalo fishing after church with Uncle Edgar and all his boys sometimes too. Once, Winston and I went coon hunting down Little Rockie and up the Buffalo with Old Smokie and Tanner when it was 4 below zero and nearly a full moon. Funny thing is, we caught one coon. There are many, many other memories, but there is neither the time nor the space to record them all. There are some very funny ones that are probably best told somewhere else. I miss those times.
Judith Foshee Ramsey
Sunday, January 13, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Love and Prayers for the family.
scott & jackie tumbleson
Sunday, January 13, 2013
pam, i know we havent been on the best of terms in the last few years. and i am sorry. it is time to forget and forgive. and i am truly sorry for you on the loss of your husband. may god be with you during this time. jackie, & scott tumbleson