Roy Edward Ragsdale Jr.

Roy Edward Ragsdale, Jr., 93, of Corsicana, Texas passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born July 21, 1930 in Corsicana to Roy and Eunice Ragsdale. Roy attended schools in Wortham and Lancaster, Texas. He graduated from Lancaster High School and attended Weatherford Junior College until he was drafted for the Korean War. He served as an electrician in the Army, stationed in Seoul, Korea. After completing his army duty, Roy attended Sam Houston State University where he received both his Bachelor and Master degrees. Roy taught at Navarro College for 16 years and then in Corsicana ISD for 17 years. Roy enjoyed working with young people. Over the years Roy coached little league, was a scout master and was very involved with Navarro County Youth Exposition for 63 years. He also taught hunter’s safety education for many years teaching over 6000 students about hunter safety. After retirement Roy enjoyed working on his farm planting and growing vegetables. Roy was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved being outside or reading one of his western books. Roy was a member of the VFW, Corsicana Bass Club and the JayCee's. He was also a member of the Southwest Football Officials Association as a referee for Thursday and Friday night high school football games for over 25 years. Roy was preceded in death by his wife Benja, son Steve and his sister Elizabeth Roushey. He is survived by daughter, Elaine and husband Alan Barnes of Waxahachie, and son David Ragsdale of Corsicana. He is also survived by granddaughter Shelby and husband Martin Davis of Corsicana and grandson Andrew Barnes and Jackie Vega of Waxahachie. He is survived by two great grandsons and one great granddaughter as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Ron Stewart, Bill Page, Don Norrell, Monte Willoughby, Ken Taylor and Andrew Barnes Honorary Pallbearers Bill Crawford and T. F. Cheshier. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 9am to 10am. Funeral service will be held at Griffin Roughton Funeral Home on Thursday, May 23 at 10am with Farland Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to the American Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.

Roy Edward Ragsdale Jr.

July 21, 1930 - May 19, 2024