Funeral Service will be held at First Baptist Church Merkel, 301 Locust Street in Merkel on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 11 am with Pastor Jimmy Griffith of Belmont Baptist and Pastor Lance Perry of First Baptist Church Merkel officiating. Followed by graveside service at the Veterans State Cemetery, 7457 W Lake Road in Abilene. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 6-8 pm at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 S in Abilene.
Glen was born on March 22, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to Glen Thomas and Doris Eileen (Cole) Ragan. Though his family moved quite a lot Glen was a skilled athlete and a four year letterman in Football.
After graduating from high school, Glen proudly volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and served from 1968 – 1972 including two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and an active member of the local chapter of the Marine Corps League.
Throughout the years Glen enjoyed multiple jobs, traveling to numerous countries, at least three continents, and all 50 states finally settling in Merkel, TX. He was a certified diesel mechanic working for Taylor County Precinct 1 retiring after 22 years of service.
He was a lifetime member and past Worshipful Master of the Merkel Masonic Lodge as well as past President of the local Abilene Suez Shrine Club. He loved children and enjoyed being a Suez Shrine Clown; participating in local parades and other activities.
Glen was a faithful member of the Merkel First Baptist Church serving on various committees, but the monthly Men’s Breakfast was his “baby” where he oversaw all preparations making sure that breakfast was served right on time. He enjoyed the fellowship of other men that cooked with him and it was a great honor to him personally. Glen had a true servant’s heart and was always willing to give of his time to help others.
Glen was a loving and dedicated husband, father and “Ol’ Bull”. His greatest treasure was his family, always putting their needs above his own. To all who knew him he was a giant of a man who had a gentle spirit, a great sense of humor that loved a good joke and lived what he believed.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 28 years, Freda Ragan, two daughters; Michelle Crawford of Abilene, TX, Ashlee Stewart and husband Cody of Abilene, TX; two grandchildren; Judson Crawford and Kenedy Stewart. One brother, Roger Ragan of Monroeville, Alabama, two sisters, Donna Galvach of Whitehall, Ohio and Barbara Hatfield of Delaware, Ohio, numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Cody Stewart, Colby Johnson, Buddy Dowden, Case Braswell, Jeff Stanton and Vic Meyer
For those who cannot come in person, services will be live streamed on day of service at FBC Merkel Facebook page. To access the livestream please use he links below under Funeral Service. To leave an online condolence to the family, please leave messages on Mr. Ragan's online guestbook below. In accordance with the family’s wishes, all those who attend the visitation and/or service are asked to wear a facemask and practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West Texas Rehabilitation Center or the charity of your choice.
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