J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

Obituary For Charles Ragin

Born in Sumter County, South Carolina, December 30, 1933. Died November 28, 2023.

He was one of four children of the late Dewey and Daisy Keith Ragin. One brother and two
sisters predeceased him.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Womack Ragin; two stepsons, Marcus T. Cohen (Angie) of
Orlando, Florida, Landon M. Cohen (Dr. Jade) of Spartanburg, SC; one granddaughter, Nadia Jordan
Cohen; two grandsons, Noah James Cohen and Jackson Charles Cohen of Orlando, Florida; two nephews, Larry Anderson (Rita) of Jackson, TN, Myron Williams of Sumter County SC one niece, Wandra Williams of Columbia, SC and a host of great nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Charles attended the public schools in Clarendon and Sumter Counties, SC. He also attended
Claflin University, SC; South Carolina State University, SC; Clemson University, SC; University of South
Carolina; and the University of Virginia. He received degrees from Benedict College and the University of
Wisconsin.

Charles served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina. He was a teacher,
counselor, and assistant principal at Cumming Street School from 1958-1969. He was assistant principal
at Evans Junior High School in Spartanburg County School District No. 7 from 1969 to 1972. Charles was
principal of the Individual Learning Center from 1972-1981. He retired as Assistant Superintendent of
Spartanburg County School District No. 7 in 1996 after 38 years of service in School District Seven.
Charles was a cradle Episcopalian. His parents and parental grandparents were Episcopalians.
He was a Senior Warden at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany for 12 years and a member of the
Vestry for 20 years.

He was one of the founders of the Epsilon Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and one of the
organizers of Junior Leadership Spartanburg.
Charles served as an Army Operations Intelligence Specialist at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Elmendorf
Air Force Base in Alaska. He served in the Army Reserves from 1959 to 1962.

Charles served on several boards and commissions in Spartanburg: Mobile Meals of Spartanburg
County, Greater Spartanburg Ministries, Leadership Spartanburg, Piedmont Chapter of the American Red
Cross, The Charles Lea Center, Allocation Panel of the United Way of the Piedmont, and the Spartanburg
County Planning Commission. He was the chairman of the Cammie F. Clagett Scholarship Fund, which
has distributed more than a quarter of a Million dollars in scholarships for qualified students.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 141 Advent St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will follow with Military Rites at 2:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC.

Private Fraternity Rites with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the chapel.

Memorials may be made to Mobile Meals of Spartanburg County.

Guest Book

Mrs Ragin, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God's love surround and comfort you! We love you! Jackie Blanton and Jordyn Fox

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Condolences to the family.Rest in heavenly peace Mr Ragin Pauette Wilson Cummings St.Student

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We are praying for you and your family in this hour of need. May God's love and grace surround you and your family during this sad time. Love from Eric & Dawn Williams.

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Huline & Lee Goodman, Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers.

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The Stewart & Tyson Family sends our heartfelt condolences. We're thinking of you and yours." Peace Be With You🙏🏽 Karl, Karla, Rev. Harry, Lucretia & Edward Jr.

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Carolyn, We are praying for you and your family. Paul and Sandra Gilliam

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Mrs. Ragin and family, sending my deepest condolences of comfort in the passing of Mr. Ragin. My love and prayers are with you. Nancy D. Dawkins🙏🏾

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Carolyn, Michelle and I are sorry to hear of Charles' transition from life into eternity. Our prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. Charles and Michelle Davis

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Mr. Ragin was a very kind man. Larry and I offer our heartfelt condolences. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

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My Warmest and sincere condolences to the Ragin family. Mr. Ragin was my teacher at Cummings Street School. He was always kind and very attentive to our academic performance in his class. I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Eternal Peace, Mr. Ragin. 🙏 Dr. Betty Johnson Hines

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My Warmest and sincere condolences to the Ragin family. Mr. Ragin was my teacher at Cummings Street School. I remember his kindness and attentiveness to student achievement in his classroom. Rest in Eternal Peace Mr. Ragin. I will keep Mr. Ragin and his family in my prayers.

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Mr Ragin was my principal at Cumming Street School a wonderful person and mentor fly your wings our Angel 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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So sorry to hear of Charles' passing into Eternity. Sorrow is a fruit that God does not place on limbs too weak to bear it. May God bless you and your family in the days ahead. Lonnie and Linda Goode

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My Condolences To The Family Linda Askari & Family

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Prayers 🙌🙏🙌 and condolences to the Ragin family. Mr. Raging was a man of character, always in content. He was the principal at Cummings Street School where I attended. Always well dressed and was a outstanding educator. Mr.Raging take your rest for you have ran your course. Trudy Woodruff

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My prayers and heart goes out to Mrs. Carolyn and family. My year with y'all were wonderful, y'all treated me like family always. He is getting his rest now and will be missed dearly 🥰🥰 Tammie Gentry

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Condolences and prayers are extended to Carolyn and the entire family. Prayers for your strength and peace during this difficult time. Mr. Ragin will be forever remembered for his grace, compassion, and excellence as a leader. Karen Black Rogers

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Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. May God give you peace and comfort. My condolences to your family. Your Silver Hill friend-Barbara Rutledge

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Keeping you in my warmest thoughts as you navigate this difficult time — and wishing you hope and healing when you're ready. The Gilmore's (Tyrone, Lori, and Kahlan)

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Mr. Ragin was one of the finest people I've ever known inside and outside of education. His grace, support, and steady presence will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences to his family. Julia Potter

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Carolyn, So sorry to hear Mr Ragin has passed. Sending you and your family my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Kellie Bertrand

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Mr. Ragin was a wonderful mentor, an excellent administrator, and a true gentleman. Condolences are extended to Carolyn and the family. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ overshadow you with peace. Margaret Hunter Sarratt

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Sorry to hear the news on my friend Mr Ragin. He was a fine gentleman and educator.What a classy man ! Will continue to have pleasant thoughts of our mutual support. Deepest sympathy for Carolyn and family. Don Hendrix

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Charles was a colleague and friend for many years. He was an outstanding educator and true gentleman. My condolences Carolyn and the entire family. May you find some comfort with those close to you. Joe Clarke

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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