James Alfred Ragland, 89, passed away April 18, 2015 in a Mineral Wells hospital. He was born November 24, 1925 in Baker, Arkansas the son of Issac and Nora Lea Glenn Ragland. He married Teruko Osawa on December 30, 1967 in Tokyo, Japan. He was a retiree of the US Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with family and watching the Ranger's. Services will be 10 AM Saturday, April 25, 2015 in the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel. Burial will follow in Millsap Cemetery. Visitation is Friday form 6-8 PM at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife: Teruko Ragland of Millsap, daughters and son-in-law: Kathy and Gary Harness, and Becky Boernson all of Cleveland, Texas, son: Jerry Ragland and fiancé Kelly Andreatta of Mineral Wells, grandchildren and spouses: Jason and Amy Wilson of Berryville, Arkansas, Jordan and Jamie Creech of Benton, Arkansas, Jennifer and Bryan Ezzell of Spring, Natalie, Mia, and Brandon Ragland all of Mineral Wells, great-grandchildren: Devon Wilson of Berryville, Arkansas, and Blaklee Creech of Benton, Arkansas, and nephew: James Tilley of Marshall, Arkansas.