Jack Riley Ragsdale

June 19, 1996 - December 3, 2019

Jack Riley Ragsdale, age 23 of Charleston, IL passed away at 12:55 PM, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. A memorial service in his honor will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Sue Ellen Savard will officiate. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Jack was born on June 19, 1996 in Mattoon, IL the son of Jennifer Savard and Shawn W. Ragsdale. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Reynolds and stepfather Michael of Terre Haute, IN; his father, Shawn Ragsdale and significant other Jamie Brewer of Charleston, IL; three brothers, Anthony Arnold of Clinton, IN, Damien and Dakota Heck of Charleston, IL; one sister, Lyric Caine of Tangier, IN; maternal grandmother, Anita Savard of Panama Beach City, FL; paternal grandmother, Coleen Ragsdale of Charleston, IL; three uncles, Matthew Savard of Paris, IL, Bruce Savard of Casey, IL, Mike Ragsdale of Greenup, IL; and aunt, Sue Ellen Savard of Panama City Beach, FL. Jack is preceded in death by his two grandfathers, Bruce K. Savard and Jackie L. Ragsdale. Jack had a passion for all music, especially Rock “N” Roll. He attended many rock concerts with his friends and family, carrying his drum sticks in hand to play along with the musicians. He was an animal lover and sports fanatic; he enjoyed watching NFL games, WWE matches, and rooting for the Chicago Cubs. In his free time, Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, and driving motor vehicles, especially his minibike. He enjoyed life, family, and many friends. Jack was always there to brighten the lives of others; all who knew Jack loved him. Memorials in Jack’s honor may be made to the family in care of Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.