Cam F Ragland

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Sunday, March 1, 2015
2-4 PM
Service Schedule
Eagle Heights Baptist Church
Hwy 7 North
Harrison, AR  72601
Monday, March 2, 2015
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Maplewood Cemetery
Maplewood Road
Harrison, AR  72601
Cam F Ragland

of Harrison, AR

December 27, 1928 - February 23, 2015

Cam F. Ragland, age 86 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015, at his home. He was born December 27, 1928, at Harrison, Arkansas, the son of F. C and Vena (Savage) Ragland. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jo Ann Horton Ragland.

Cam was a member of Bellefonte Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Boone County Cattlemans Association where he served on the board at both state and county levels. He was a Farm Bureau member since 1947 and served at both state and national levels and was a voting delicate. He was awarded oldest living Farm Bureau member in Boone County in 2014. He was awarded Farm Family of the Year in 1976, Grassland Farmer of the Year in 1978, and Senior Farmer of the Year.

Cam was a charter member of the Round-Up Club and served on the board for 40 years. He was a charter member of the Arkansas Foxtrotter Association where his horses won both state and national levels. He served 8 years on the F. H. A. board for the Northwest District, served on the USDA board for 20 years, served on the Soil Compliance Board for 10 years, and on the Northwest Arkansas District Fair board 15 years. Cam was a member of the Valley Springs Booster Club 12 years.

Cam is survived by his sons and daughters-in-laws, Michael and Deborah Ragland and Stephen and Lora Ragland, all of Harrison; his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Randal Phillips, of Harrison; his sister, Daphna Shipley, of Perry, Oklahoma, and her children, Vicki, Lori, Lisa and their families.

Cam is also survived by his grandchildren, Preston Phillips, Raymond Phillips, Grant Ragland, Ashley Hare and her husband Kevin, Lauren Ragland-Granier and her husband Blake and Mandy Mitchell and her husband Max; his great-grandchildren, Carley, Maddie and Colt Phillips and their mother Mandi Phillips, Tenley Hare, Hayden and Jordyn Garnier and Hunter and Parker Mitchell; and his very special friend and companion, Joyce Young.

Visitation was Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Funeral services was Monday, March 2, 2015, at Eagle Heights Baptist Church with Mark Donald officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were grandsons.


Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills Hospice House, P.O. Box 1927, Harrison, Ar. 72601 or Bellefonte United Methodist Church 1502 Brentwood Harrison, Arkansas 72601

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14 Condolence(s)
Stacey McMullen
Harrison, AR
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Friday, March 13, 2015

Mike, Debbie & Steve,
I just watched the video memorial...wow does that bring back sweet memories. If those fields could talk between your house & ours...lots of fun, entertainment, work, sweat & tears, but bonds that never can be severed. So sorry we couldn't be at the funeral, but please know that you all are in mine & Danny's prayers. Love each of you.

Jim and Karen Conner
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Deb and family....we have lifted you and yours up in prayer and know you are on our minds. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.

Much love to you all.

Jim and Karen

Beverly Taylor
Harrison,
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Monday, March 2, 2015

I have many memories of Cam and all of them make me smile as I think back. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Rose Goodall Horner
Valley Springs, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep all in my prayers. Ann and Cam were always the same, sweet and friendly. Hold on to all the memories!

Darlene & Jim Methvin
Lead Hill, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Our condolences and prayers for all of you! I loved your parents and have many good memories sitting around your dinner table.aWe will keep you all in our prayers.
Darlene

Nelda Coffman
, AR
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Sunday, March 1, 2015

DEAR RAGLAND FAMILY,SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS PRAYERING FOR PEACE AND COMFORT.KEEPING YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS NELDA COFFMAN

Brenda & Eddie Wahl
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God provide you comfort.

Carol Ann Copeland
Alma, AR
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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Dennis and I are thinking about you all and your families.

I will always remember Cam's caring ways and his wonderful smile. You are all Blessed to have had him in your lives. Wonderful memories, I know. Cherish them all, as I know you will.

Very sorry that our icy roads kept us away from the services.

We are thinking and praying for everyone at this difficult time.

Marvin Blevins
Harrison, AR, AR
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Saturday, February 28, 2015

Our sympathy to the Ragland family.

Lisa and Jackie Davis
Harrison, AR
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Saturday, February 28, 2015

To the family of Cam, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Dr. R. C. Merwin
Harrison, AR
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Friday, February 27, 2015

My condolences to the family and friends of Cam. He was a hard worker, a man dedicated to his family and occupation and community, and a true gerntleman in every way.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

Douglas Hare
Gillette, WY
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Friday, February 27, 2015

The Ragland Family has all my prayers at this sad time. I only met Mr. Ragland at the wedding of my son Kevin and Ashley. He was such a sweet man and it was an honor to meet him though it was for a short time. Its saddens me that this happens to such a wonderful family. Love and Prayers from Wyoming.

Marty miller
Biloxi,
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Thursday, February 26, 2015

My condolences go out to the family

Bill Gilliland
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, February 26, 2015

My sympathy to Cam's children. I have known Cam since the Fifties when he had a milk route. I worked at Kraft milk plant in Yellville.He was a good man.