Kenneth Ragsdale, born March 13, 1925 in Tripp Texas, passed away on November 9, 2007 in Mesquite, Texas. He is survived by step daughter Brenda Burkett of Houston, Texas; 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister Mary Lou Reynolds of Ovilla, Texas and a sister, Virginia Lee Wright of Mabank, Texas and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2007, at 10:00 A.M. at Long Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 11, 2007 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy 80, Sunnyvale, Texas.