John Adams Ragsdale's Obituary
John A. Ragsdale, 100, of Highland, CA, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Laurene and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He dedicated his life to teaching family and friends. John enjoyed tennis, fishing, boating, and railroads. John leaves behind two daughters, Barbara Jean Denny (George), Nancy Laurene Ragsdale Knuckles (Randall); one son, Dr. Richard Allen Ragsdale (Nancy); Grandchildren Evan (Crystal) & Blair (Marissa) Ragsdale; Great-grandchildren; Jude, Aria, Keira, and Kaylee Ragsdale, as well as many loving family members & friends.
Celebration of Life will be held at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel in San Bernardino, CA at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 16, 2025. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to the Epilepsy Society or the Cancer Society.
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