Funeral services for Clyde Ragan Edmiston, age 85 of Ruston, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston with Rev. Paul Watts officiating.  Burial will follow in Simsboro City Cemetery in Simsboro, LA under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.  Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Owens Memorial Chapel prior to the services beginning.

Ragan was born on January 11, 1939, to Lillian and Charlie Edmiston, one of fifteen children. He passed away on October 24, 2024, in Shreveport, LA. Ragan was preceded in death by his parents; nine brothers and four sisters.

Ragan is survived by his children: Keith Edmiston and wife Suzie of Leander, TX; Brent Edmiston and wife Valerie of Pearland, TX; Jay Edmiston and wife Michelle of Longwood, FL; and Brian Edmiston of Homer, LA; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and many, many friends.

Ragan Edmiston dedicated his working life to NASA. He stood up when then President Kennedy challenged the nation to "put a man on the moon and return him safely to the earth", serving from 1962 for 37 years. Ragan always loved his work with NASA.

Beyond his time at NASA, Ragan's volunteer efforts became a major component of his life, with emphasis on the Christian Builders Association and Ruston's Teen Challenge organization. Helping others was a center-point of his life.

Ragan was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and always enjoyed his time with Pastor Paul Watts, deacons, and fellow church members.

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