Jack Crawford Ragan 14 MAY 1924 - 16 SEP 1969 Maryville Native, Jack Ragan, Dies Jack Crawford Ragan, 45, a Maryville native and formerly with Southern Bell Telephone Co. here, died Tuesday in Hendersonville, N.C., where he was manager of Southern Bell Telephone Co. Mr. Ragan was a member of Oriental Lodge No. 453 F&AM here and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville and president of the 1968-69 United Fund in Hendersonville. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Ragan, 3108 Delrose Drive. Besides his parents he leaves his wife, Mrs. Betty Naugher Ragan and daughter, Martha Marie Ragan, both of Hendersonville. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. tomorrow in Clark's Grove Cemetery in Blount County with Rev. Frank Carter of Hendersonville officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 tonight at Berry's. Knoxville, Tennessee The Knoxville News-Sentinel 18 Sep, 1969 Page 40 Obituary for Jack Crawford Ragan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Jack Crawford Ragan, a Maryville native, passed away on 16 September 1969 at the age of 45. He was a former manager at Southern Bell Telephone Co. and was active in community organizations, leaving behind his wife and daughter. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Graveside services for Jack Crawford Ragan were held on 17 September 1969 in Clark's Grove Cemetery, Blount County. The family received friends on the evening of 16 September 1969 at Berry's Funeral Home. ## The Edited Obituary Jack Crawford Ragan 14 May 1924 - 16 Sep 1969 Maryville native, Jack Ragan, dies Jack Crawford Ragan, 45, a Maryville native and formerly with Southern Bell Telephone Co. here, died Tuesday in Hendersonville, N.C., where he was manager of Southern Bell Telephone Co. Mr. Ragan was a member of Oriental Lodge No. 453 F&AM here and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville and president of the 1968-69 United Fund in Hendersonville. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Ragan, 3108 Delrose Drive. Besides his parents, he leaves his wife, Mrs. Betty Naugher Ragan, and daughter, Martha Marie Ragan, both of Hendersonville. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. tomorrow in Clark's Grove Cemetery in Blount County with Rev. Frank Carter of Hendersonville officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 tonight at Berry's. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Jack Crawford Ragan | |---------|---------------------------------------| | Age | 45 years | | Birth | 14 May 1924; Maryville, TN | | Death | 16 September 1969; Hendersonville, NC | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|----------------|--------------------| | Jack Crawford Ragan | Decedent | Hendersonville, NC | | Mrs. Betty Naugher Ragan | Spouse | Hendersonville, NC | | Mr. Joe H. Ragan | Parent | Maryville, TN | | Mrs. | Ragan | Parent | Unknown | | Martha Marie Ragan | Child | Hendersonville, NC | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Jack Crawford Ragan was formerly with Southern Bell Telephone Co. in Maryville. 2. He served as the manager of Southern Bell Telephone Co. in Hendersonville, N.C. 3. Ragan was a member of Oriental Lodge No. 453 F&AM in Maryville. 4. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville. 5. Ragan served as president of the 1968-69 United Fund in Hendersonville.