Christopher “Blake” Ragle

March 9, 1998 - November 14, 2014

On November 14, 2014 Christopher Ragle, known to most by Blake, tragically passed away with his girlfriend, Gabriella Giles, by his side in Galveston, TX. He was born March 9, 1998, in Dallas, TX, to parents, Cherish and Chris Ragle. Blake is preceded in death by his big sister, Constance Marie Pruitt; grandma, Shirley Pruitt; great grandpa, D’ Wayne Ragle; great grandparents, JP and Dorothy Henderson; and grandparents, Bobby Jo and Ima Jean Massey and Lavon Pruitt. Left to cherish his memories are his mother and father, Cherish and Chris Ragle; brother, Brandon Ragle; great grandma, Lovie Marie Pruitt; grandparents, Danny Pruitt, Vickie and Tom Ross, and Raymond Ragle; aunts, Angie Hatcher and Candace Binger; uncle, Danny Pruitt; cousins: Charles Watkins, Cheyenne Binger, Alyssa and Thad Hatcher; second cousins, Carson and Collin Watkins; as well as many, many friends who will miss him more than life. His life was tragically cut short.

Blake was a character – one that everyone couldn’t help but love. When you speak to his friends and family, you’ll hear about his contagious smile, his sense of humor that made everyone laugh, and the fact that he lit up a room without even trying. You’ll hear memories shared that will make you realize how much he will truly be missed. Blake was one of the smartest young men. He attended Ball High School where he participated in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Program.

Blake’s family will receive visitors beginning at 5:00 pm, Tuesday, November 18th, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 34th & Broadway, in Galveston. A service honoring his memory will begin at 7:00 pm.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 19th, at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, 2803 53rd Street in Galveston. Burial at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston will be held following Gabriella’s services on Wednesday afternoon.

Blake was a once in a lifetime type of person, one you rarely come across. His life was cut short. 16 is way too young.

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My heart goes out to the family and friends of this young man. 16 is way too soon but God has a plan for us all. I pray you are given peace in your time of tragedy. God bless and be with you.

So sorry for the tragic loss of your "Blake" I wish to share comfort from the Bible at this terribly sad time. The Bible teaches that one day in the near future, our Creator, Jehovah God, by means of the ransom sacrifice of his son, Jesus, will reunite us with our dead loved one by means of a resurrection right here on earth, in paradise conditions that will be filled with peace, happiness, and perfect health for everyone....... These texts are found at John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:9-11, 29; in any Bible you choose. There is much Bible-based comfort to be found on the website jw.org

May God bless you in this time of grief.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss. May your precious angel rest in peace!

Sorry for your loss. We send our Condolences to the family.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Sweet baby cousin I don't even know what to say besides I'll miss you. This isn't fair. Life isn't fair. Help us through the next two days. We love you. So so so so much. You'll always be our pooh bear.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God's strenghth be with you during this tragic loss. Lauren Brim and family (12th grader at Ball high)

I would like to say i am sorry for the loss of a child at such a young age...my prayers are with both families...sorry i never got the pleasure of meeting Blake but Brandon has been a part of our family and we will be here for him and his family.... Sending love and prayers to the Ragel family

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My dear cousin Cheri, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I didn't get the opportunity to meet your son, but I know he was a great kid just from what I've seen written about him. You and your family are in my prayers.

Blake was a great kid- one of my all time favorite students. I actually looked forward to him getting into trouble so that I could talk to him. He always made me laugh because his family was just as crazy as mine. He was a genuine guy, and there wasn't anyone else like him. Whoever reads these things, please know that he was truly loved. Thanks for bringing him into the world and sharing him with us.

I really didn't get to know you but if my sister dated you, you had to be a good guy,i upset that i never got to meet you and learn what we might have had in common. I sad i never got to know you.

I am truly so very sorry, much love, Yvonne

Cheri, Words can't express how much I hate the loss you and your family are going through. I'm so very sorry. I pray that you find strength during this time. We are all thinking about you, praying for you and love and miss you!

To my cousins, their families, my prayers are being sent to you now; my thoughts are with you-all. In this time of grief and mourning, know that your family is with you; earthly and divine.

Blake was a friend of my younger brother and every time he would come over to hang out he would always put a smile on my face he had a very good sense of humor and was so witty. To me he was the definition of a cool kid he didn't have to try to be something he wasn't he was just awesome to his family and friends I'm so sorry about your loss Blake will truly be missed may he rest in peace

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