- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Raymond L. Ragsdale, Friday, February 25, 2005, 1:00 pm, Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Road, Atlanta, Georgia, Reverend Walter L. Kimbrough, Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2005-02-25
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Raymond L. Ragsdale. Birth date: June 10, 1920. Death date: April 19, 2002. Funeral date: April 23, 2002. Church: Mt. Moriah Baptist Church (Macon, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_ragsdaleraymondl20050225
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_ragsdaleraymondl20050225
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Cefe6ration ofLife for
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Friday, February 25 , 2005 1:00pm
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Reverend Walter L. Kimbrough, Pastor Officiating
I'd like the memory ofme To be a happy one.
I 'd like to leave an afterglow Ofsmiles when life is done.
I 'd like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways Ofhappy times and laughing times
And bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears ofthose who grieve
To dry before the sun Ofhappy memories that I leave
When life is done.
-Carol Mirkel
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Raymond L. Ragsdale began life in Atlanta, Georgia on March 29, 1933. He was
the second eldest of Frances and Arbie Ragsdale.
He completed his high school education at Howard High School. He earned his Undergraduate Degree from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) and his Masters and Specialist Degrees from Georgia State University. Raymond served his country during the Korean War. While serving in the military, he received the National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal.
He remained an active and dedicated church member throughout his life. As a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, he taught Sunday School and served on the Trustee Board. He also served as an officer of the Trustee Board at Beulah Baptist Church. At the time of his departure, he was an active member of Cascade United Methodist Church, where he sang in the Chancel Choir and was a member of the Men's Usher Board.
Raymond loved children and dedicated his life to their educational growth. He taught school in the Atlanta Public School System for thirty-five years. He was selected Teacher of the Year on three different occasions and received many awards. He retired in June of 1998 from Ragsdale Elementary School. After retirement, he remained active and had stand in roles in Mama Flora's Family and Remember the Titans. He was an active member of Georgia Association of Educators (GAE), the National Education Association (NEA) and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
He was married to Yvonne Clark for the past twenty-one years.
One of his greatest passions was working in his garden. He created beautiful landscapes and shared many "gardening tips" with neighbors, friends, and family. Cherished memories will remain in the hearts of his loved ones: a loving and dedicated wife, Yvonne C. Ragsdale; two daughters, Michelle Rouse (Lee) and Valerie Ragsdale; one son, Renard Ragsdale; one step-daughter, Tara Brown (Milton); one step-son, Eric J. Clark; two granddaughters, Ashlee Rouse and Danielle Clark; one grandson, Myles Brown; three sisters, Beverly Collier, Josephine Davis, and Dorothy Smith; one brother, Johnny Ragsdale; one devoted mother-in-law; four devoted sisters-in-law; two devoted brothers-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Prelude
Ortfer ofService
"There's a Sweet, Sweet Spirit" Luther Washington, Organist
Greeting
Reverend Walter L. Kimbrough
Hymn of Celebration
"Soon and Very Soon"-Hymn #706
Scripture Reading Old Testament.............Psalm 27 New Testament...........II Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
Pastor Shari Rates Minister Paul Thibodaux
Prayer
Reverend Mwendo Brown
Solo
"His Eye is On the Sparrow"-Ishara Wright
Reflection (three minutes, please)
Eric Clark, Step-son
Victoria Travis Jackson, Classmate-David T. Howard High School
Press McCallum, Friend-Church member
Lighting the Candle of Remembrance
Mrs. Yvonne Ragsdale, Wife Children and Step-Children Michelle Rouse Valerie Ragsdale Renard Ragsdale Eric Clark Tara Brown
Ashlee Rouse, Granddaughter Danielle Clark, Granddaughter
Myles Brown, Grandson
Celebration in Song
"Holy Ground"
Chancel Choir
Theological Reflections
Reverend Walter L. Kimbrough
Musical Reflections
Luther Washington, Organist "Soon-A Will Be Done" "Ole Time Religion"
"It is Well With My Soul"
Acknowledgements
Reverend Walter L. Kimbrough
Recessional
"Going Up Yonder" Luther Washington, Organist
I'd like the memory ofme To be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow Ofsmiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways Ofhappy times and laughing times
And bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears ofthose who grieve
To dry before the sun Ofhappy memories that I leave
When life is done.
-Carol Mirkel
Pa[[bearers
Men's Usher Board Cascade United Methodist Church
:Jfower Ladies
Women's Usher Board Cascade United Methodist Church
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The family of Mr. Raymond Ragsdale acknowledges, with warm and grateful appreciation, the many courtesies extended and expressions of kindness and sympathy shown during this time of bereavement. May God richly bless each of you.
Interment
Westview Cemetery 1680 Westview Drive
Atlanta, Georgia
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