James Allen “Grizz” Ragan, 82, Lees Summit, passed away Jan. 3, 2016. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Evangel Church, 1414 E 103 Street, Kansas City, MO. The funeral service will be at Evangel Church at 1:00 PM on Friday, Jan. 8. The burial, with military honors, will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Liberty, MO.
Jim was born Nov. 5, 1933 to Albert and Artie Ragan in Atchison, KS and lived in the Kansas City area his entire life. After graduating from Lathrop High School, he joined the Marines in 1954. In 1959, following his time in the military, he married the former Marcia Anderson. They enjoyed 56 years together and raised two daughters.
Jim was a member of the Assemblies of God denomination and active in the National Frontiersman Camping Fellowship of the Royal Rangers Ministries. He retired from the City of Kansas City, MO after twenty-five years of service.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings. He is survived by his loving wife, Marcia; daughters Michele (James) Hoelzel and Julie (Clifford) Bogart; granddaughter Ragan (Matthew) Holt; brother Robert Ragan and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate tax-deductible contributions to Evangel Church at evangelkc.org to support Jim’s beloved Royal Rangers Ministries. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com as arrangements are under the direction of McGilley Antioch Chapel.
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