Michael Ragsdale, 72, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 1:24 p.m. Monday, May 1, 20023 at his residence. He was born on July 8, 1950 in Madisonville, Kentucky. Michael was retired from Jackson Purchase Medical Center where he was Manager of the Cardiopulmonary Department. He was a member of Central Church of Christ. He was Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #18 for 15 years and was a member of the Classic Waxx Band. Michael served in the United States Army and retired from the National Guard.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sue Ellen Farley Ragsdale; daughter, Sarah Hawkins and husband, Brandon, of Paducah, Kentucky; two sons, Christopher Ragsdale and wife, Stacey, of Benton, Kentucky and Matthew Ragsdale and wife, Melissa, of Mayfield, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Cameron Hawkins, Cadin Hawkins, Cassidy Hawkins, Grayson Ragsdale and Jackson Ragsdale; two sisters, Donna O’Keefe of Benton, Kentucky and Karen Brown of Paducah, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Bernard Ragsdale and Francis Watson Ragsdale Jones; sister, Nancy Peeler.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Mr. Jim Faughn officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.
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