Carl R. "Bob" Ragan
Carl Robert “Bob” Ragan, 85 of Tipton, and formerly of Atlanta, died at 8:27 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. He was born on January 27, 1935 in Prairie Township, Tipton County, Indiana to Thomas L. & Opal (Shope) Ragan. Bob married Talue Conaway on October 5, 1956 and they were married for 56 years before she preceded him in death on October 23, 2012.
Bob had worked at Delco Electronics in Kokomo for 37 years, retiring in 1990 so he could help watch his grandchildren. He was a member of Atlanta Christian Church and graduated from Sharpsville High School. Bob enjoyed working in his garden and mowing his lawn. He had also helped Talue’s father with his farm.
Survivors include his three sons, Tim Ragan, Atlanta, Bryan (Susan) Ragan, Tipton and John (Barbara) Ragan, Atlanta; nine grandchildren, Carisa (Eric) Richardson, Trisha (Ben) Gordon, Cliff (Ashley) Ragan, Jennifer (Will) Mayes, Erik Ragan, Blake (Sarah) Ragan, Matthew (Danielle) Cook, Jacob (Casey) Cook and Kaleb Leach.
Bob is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, Luke Ragan, Lily Ragan, Eden Mayes, November Richardson, Lane Ragan, Christian Cook, Caiden Cook, Collin Cook, Masen Cook, Rylie Cook, Colton Cook and Baby Girl Cook due in February; two sisters, Wanda (Garland) Rush and Maude Ragan, all of Kokomo. He was preceded in death by his wife Talue, a granddaughter, Aimee Leach, his parents and three brothers, Russell Ragan, Lawrence Ragan and Frank Ragan.
A graveside funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12 at Union Cemetery in Hamilton County with Pastor Jody Brown presiding and burial to follow. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is assisting the Ragan family with Bob’s arrangements. Memorial donations in Bob’s honor may be left to the Atlanta Christian Church, 200 E. Main Street, Atlanta, Indiana, 46031.
The funeral will be taped for those unable to attend and a link will be added to Bob’s obituary page late Wednesday at www.young-nichols.com where messages of condolence may also be left for the family.
We are so very sorry for your loss but are assured your parents are happily reunited in Heaven. Love to all of you. Tom and Jeannie.
Dear Children
You had sweet parents Praying you will be comforted in your memories of them as you mourn your Father’s passing. May God provide your families with blessings and love for each other during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear about my brother-in-law’s passing. May the peace of the Lord be with you all.
Bill and Jan Moore
Was a pleasure to know you Carl. Fly high!
So sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. We pray you can remember him through the many memories your family has made!
Thinking of all the family during this time,! Prayers
I am so glad I had the privilege to get to know Carl these last few years. I will miss all the laughs and smiles, the “chats” and all the advice he used to give me. He was one in a million. Prayers for your family.
Your dad was one of the nicest men I have ever met. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My prayers are with you all! Great Uncle Bob will be missed by many! May he smile big up in heaven with Great Aunt Talue now! I will hold my memories dearly in my heart. ❤️ God bless you all.
Sending our deepest condolences for your loss.
Barb & Wayne Atkisson—-Sorry for his loss. Carl was a good classmate & friend.