William (Bill) Tillman Ragsdale of Jamestown died at 3:35 p.m. on April 6, 2009 at Bickford Cottage in Crawfordsville. He was 83.

Born October 30, 1925, near Humboldt, South Dakota, the son of Lester C. (LC) and Eva M. (Gwin) Ragsdale. He was a graduate of Jamestown High School in 1943 and Lain Business College in 1948. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He retired from Smithville Telephone Company in 1989 serving as Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer. Previously he was employed by Abrasive Supply & Tool Company as accountant and office manager; Jerman Gallagher & Sherck, CPA's and Harlen B. Livingood, CPA; as staff accountant. He is a member of New Brunswick Church of Christ. He was Past Commander of American Legion Post 252, Greenwood, Indiana; Past Finance Officer of the American Legion Seventh District; Past Master and 50 year member of Hazelrigg Lodge F&AM #200, Jamestown. He was also member of American Legion Post 417, New Ross; Scottish Rite; Moose Lodge 500; Indiana Sheriff's Association; and John Birch Society.

Survivors are son, Gary Lee Ragsdale, Greenwood, sister, Aletha M. Kinnett, Crawfordsville; two grandchildren, Natasha (Ragsdale) Whitaker and Hezekiah Ragsdale, one great-granddaughter, Lillian Whitaker, Greenwood and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by wife, Edna C (Robinson) Ragsdale, parents, LC & Eva Ragsdale, and sisters, Arahwana Scott and Joan Ingram.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 on Thursday April 9, at Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown. Services will be held at New Brunswick Church of Christ on Friday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m., with calling one hour prior. Pastors James Coyle and Alan Golf will officiate at his funeral. Burial will be at Washington Park North, Indianapolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Brunswick Church of Christ, 6480 South St. Rd 39, Lebanon, IN 46052.

Online condolences may be made at www.robertporterfuneralhome.com