Ragon proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, from 1960-1963, an experience he cherished throughout his life. Notably, he dedicated three years to aerospace testing, contributing to the NASA Apollo 5 mission to the moon. His professional career spanned over thirty-three years in heavy and commercial construction, during which he served as a construction manager. He finished a construction project in Albany, Georgia, and was sent to Sherman, Texas to build Libby-Owen Glass Plant and Folgers Coffee Plant in 1978. This is where Ragon and Betty met, and it was love at first sight. Ragon married Betty Jo Brown, December 21, 1978, in Denison, Texas. Together they shared 47 years of love and laughter. Ragon was a member of the Elks Lodge #238 and the First Baptist Church of Dodd City, where he contributed to his community.
An avid lover of the outdoors, Ragon enjoyed hunting and spending time in his garage, where he found joy in smoking his pipe and observing the local wildlife, from birds to deer and an occasional bear.
Ragon is preceded in death by his parents, Ray Curtis Ragon, and Mildred Ragon, daughter Melissa "Missy" Jo Ragon, and sister, Doris Smith.
Ragon is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Jo Ragon, sons, Mike Dewoody (Tracy) of Longview, Texas, Tim Brown (Luan Cahill) of Dallas, Texas, grandchildren, Andrew Brown, Luke Brown, Gracie Brown, Abigail Dewoody, Ben Dewoody, Angie Shelby, and David Shelby, and one great-granddaughter, Ragon Shelby. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
A Graveside Service will be held in honor of Ragon's life on July 1, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Willow Wild Cemetery. The family invites all who knew him to join in celebrating his remarkable life and legacy. Mr. Ragon will lay in state at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., for anyone who would like to come say their final goodbyes and sign the guest book. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or charity of choice.
He will be dearly missed but remembered fondly for his love, strength, and the memories he created with those he loved.
