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James Hugh Ragon

June 25, 1926 — November 4, 2019

Mr. James Hugh Ragon, age 93 of Jackson, formerly of Bolivar, passed away on the evening of November 4th, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his wife, Natalie; his five children, Bill, Jim, Betty, Joe and Bob; fourteen grandchildren; and more than twenty great-grandchildren, with another on the way!

We will remember a friend, a mentor and a colleague for his sharp wit, imagination and insight, urging us to think creatively. We'll remember the dinner table, the drafting table, the coffee shop, the motorcycle, the slide rule--the tools of an engineer, a craftsman and a pilot; tools he used to invest himself in us, to share with us.

We will remember a husband, a proud father and grandfather, each in our own way, his spirit reminding us what it means to live a life well. We will remember a WWII soldier who absorbed what he saw in Central Europe, returned and built a life for his family that was worth fighting for. Today we grieve his passing, but is presence in our lives will always be a source of love, strength and hope.

Memorials may be sent to the Tennessee Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN [https://tsvh.org/humboldt/]; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN [http://www.stjude.org] or the Republican Party [http://www.gop.com]
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Memorial Visitation

Saturday, November 9, 2019

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

109 Mecklinburg Drive, Bolivar, TN 38008

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Memorial Services

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

109 Mecklinburg Drive, Bolivar, TN 38008

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