Rev James Ragsdale

Rev. James Ragsdale, age 90, a resident of Russellville, AR, died Thursday, January 31, 2002 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born on April 9, 1911 in Russellville, AR, to Excelsior and Emma Susan Oates Ragsdale. His grandfather, Rev. Monroe Oates was pastor of the Pottsville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church from 1858 - 1900. He was a retired Presbyterian Minister and a member of the Pottsville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Glen Ragsdale and three sisters, Louie Ragsdale Griffin, Evelyn Ragsdale Williams and Margaret Ragsdale Ragon.
Survivors include one brother, William Oates Ragsdale of RUssellville; 4 nieces; 3 nephews; and a number of great nieces and nephews, as well as great great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 11 A.M. Monday, February 4, 2002 at the Pottsville A.R. Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Edward Fleagle and Rev. Thomas Morris. Burial will be at the Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 3-5 P.M. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Memorials to ARP Church of Pottsville, P.O. Box 156, Pottsville, Arkansas.

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