Charles Smith Ragland

Charles Smith Ragland, 91, was born April 2, 1933, in Jackson County, TN, and he passed away Wednesday May 1, 2024, at The Waters of Gainesboro.

He was the son of the late George William Ragland and Lassie York Ragland. On January 26, 1952, he married Sue Fisher Ragland, who survives. He was the Sherriff of Jackson County in the early 70s, sold insurance, and The City of Gainesboro water Department for nineteen years until he retired. Mr. Ragland was a member of the Gainesboro Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bill W. Ragland and Eddie Ragland; Sisters: Daffo Franklin, Kathy Bain, and Gayle Sheffler.

Survivors include his Wife: Sue F. Ragland of Gainesboro, TN; Son: Charles R. (Joyce Wright) Ragland of Cookeville, TN; daughter: Kim R. (Clif) Haislip of Laurel Hill, NC; Grandchildren: Kelly (Doug) Johnson, Robin (Julio) Velazquez, Shania (Daniel) Hammock, Sara Ragland, Charles Ethan Ragland, Aaron J. Haislip; great grandchildren: Conner Johnson, Riley Johnson, Fitzgerald Velazquez, Florence Velazquez and Parker Hammock.

Funeral services will be held on Monday May 6, 2024, at 2 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. John R. Fox officiating. Burial will follow in the John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery, in the stone community of Jackson County, TN. Visitation will be Monday from 10 A.M. until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Happy Haven by contacting the funeral home.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (931) 268-1550