Obituary of Robert Carson Ragan

Robert Carson (Bob) Ragan, age 78 of the Rich Mountain Community passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Watauga Medical Center. Born October 9, 1939 in Watauga County, he was a son of Robert and Ruby McNeil Ragan. After retiring from the US Army with 20 years service then retiring from the US Postal Service with 12 years service, Bob was able to spend quality time with his grandchildren and working in his garden. Mr. Ragan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Glenda Beach Ragan; daughter, Amy Parsons and husband, Ashley, of Boone; son, Robert Adam Ragan and wife, Jennifer, of Dallas, NC; grandchildren, Jennifer Hyatt and husband, Justin, Alex Parsons and fianc�e, Anastasia Makarova and Julia Parsons, all of Boone, and Madalyn and Gracelyn Ragan, both of Dallas, NC, and great-granddaughter, Eleanor Hyatt of Boone; brother, Bill Ragan and wife, Rita, sister, Joyce Beach, and brother-in-law, Tom Graybeal, all of Boone; a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews; and his beloved dog, Fala. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son; sister, Loyce Graybeal; and brother-in-law, Kent Beach. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, January 21st at 2 oclock, at Rich Mountain Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Carter Moretz. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 until 7:30 at Austin & Barnes. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101 or to the Watauga County Unit of the American Red Cross, PO Box 331 Queen St., Suite B, Boone, NC 20607. Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Ragan family.