Mr. Charles Randy Ragsdale

Charles Randolph “Randy” Ragsdale III left this world for the next surrounded by family in the early morning hours of October 16th at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston. Randy had a full life with lots of love and adventure. He was born to Charles Randolph Ragsdale, Jr. and Virginia Ruth Petty Ragsdale in Graham, Texas on November 1, 1947. The family moved to Henderson, Texas when he was 10. While attending Henderson High School, Randy showed that he could excel at anything he tried, becoming the quarterback of the football team, pitching for the baseball team, and playing point guard on the basketball team. He was even a state-ranked runner for the school’s track team, and successfully competed in competitive cycling. After attending Kilgore College, Randy left for the University of Texas in 1967, where he became a Texas Longhorn. He met the love of his life, Diane, in 1979, and the two were quickly inseparable. Randy and Diane moved to Lake Jackson, Texas in 1980 and lived there until his death. Randy presently worked for Graybar Electric. A habit he picked up after buying a Porsche, Randy loved to drive fast, make good time and scare his wife and other passengers despite owning Suburbans later in life. Randy liked to do things his way and the thoughts of others did not deter him. Randy loved to travel and meet people. An early riser and avid golfer, Randy almost always had the earliest tee time on the course, so he could return home in time to have lunch and watch football with Diane. Randy was an amazing person as anyone who met him can attest. He was kind, funny, forthright, and genuinely interested in the people he met along life’s path. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, and enjoyed nothing more than watching his children grow into the responsible, well rounded people he and Diane raised them to be. Although taken from us too early, Randy lived a rich and colorful life and we are all better for having been a part of it. Randy is predeceased by his father. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Diane Ragsdale of Lake Jackson, mother Ruth Ragsdale of Henderson, brother Dean Ragsdale and wife Ann of Houston, brother David Ragsdale and wife Christi of Fort Worth, sister Sheila Alford and husband Steve of Henderson, Son Kris Rosenkoetter of Pasadena, daughter Misty Reed and husband David of Temple, and son Charles Randolph “Chase” Ragsdale IV and wife Haley of Midland. Randy also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services for Randy will be held at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson, Texas at 3:00 on Saturday, October 18th, 2014 with Rev. David Higgs officiating. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 one hour before the service. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Jackson. Pallbearers are Cody Ragsdale, Zachary Ragsdale, Tony Jaracz, Joshua Alford, Jason Alford, and Bob Dickson. Honorary pallbearers are R.B. Powell, Jerry Nichols, Gary Stephens, Terry McCollough, James Miller, and Dave Smelcer. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mr. Charles Randy Ragsdale

November 1, 1947 - October 16, 2014