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Anthony Luther Ragland was born on March 29, 1963 and passed away on November 4, 2019. 

This memorial website was created to honor the memory of our loved one, Anthony Ragland Sr. Affectionately known as Big Ant or Capone.

The family will dedicate this space to share memories of Anthony and encourage friends to do the same, and together we all can create a collective portrait of our dear loved one. We hope, through words and photos, to capture what we most loved, appreciated, and respected about Anthony, and thus celebrating his life, can create a lasting legacy for his children, grandchildren and family. We will remember him forever.

We thank you again for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers, and lifting us up with your love and support during this difficult time.

~ The Family

Homegoing Celebration for
~Anthony L. Ragland Sr. ~ 
Held Friday November 15, 2019 at 11:00am
Beth Eden Baptist Church
1183 10th Street 
Oakland Ca. 94607

Repast following the service at 
The Fellowship of Humanity
390 27th Street Oakland, CA 94612

November 28, 2019
November 28, 2019
I wanna be with you dad I hate it here
November 23, 2019
November 23, 2019
Dad there is no words of encouragement that can bring joy to my heart my heart hurts because them memories don’t last forever your presence did ‼️
November 21, 2019
November 21, 2019
From Day One...Anthony Ragland aka Capone..had & always will have a part of my ❤️. A Kind Man..A Caring Man..An Unselfish Man..An Humble Man. A Life Of The Party Man. A Brother A Son To Me & My Husbands Family. 4Ever Remembered In Joy. LIL Anthony & Family Know That Your Father Brought Joy To Many..thru music food & that Contagious Smile & Personality. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
November 20, 2019
November 20, 2019
MY CAPONE,,,words can not expess the LOVE N RESPECT I HAVE 4U,,,,so many memories i have with you ,,we go back some 45years from the north,,,,may God continue to bless your family...Absent from the body is present with the LORD,,WE HAVE LOST A REAL KING,,,,BLESSING LUV CRYSTAL WILLIAMS POLAR BEAR 4 LIFE......
November 17, 2019
November 17, 2019
I will Always remember you for being a good friend I could call u for anything. I'm going to for sure miss your beautiful smile. May you rest in Peace now with the Angels above because you were defiantly one.
November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
Man Capone, I never expected that our last conversation would be the last time I would here your voice. My heart is heavy and I'm going to miss you. Man I'm going to miss our conversations. I can hear you now saying damn Mik can you just listen. Damn now it's too late. This truly cuts like a knife. 1Love my Friend RIP. I'll see you again " Next Lifetime"
November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
Thanks for coming into my life.that part of my journey was very eventful and i learned so many things in life.thank you for our son Ronald.He is one of the reasons for living.fly high Capone.
November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
I’ve been being really strong dad up until today I can’t live without you how could you just leave us like this man I wish we could trade places my heart is broken shattered the pain Is unbearable who am I going to call now that you are gone ? , you getting kaden every weekend or any day , I could call you for anything you gave me the world I swear your the greatest father any kid can have ‼️

I love you forever I’ll see you on the other side
November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
Cousin I'm gonna surely miss you, cause you taught me a lot most of all just being able to chop it up witcha. Love you big cousin see you and the rest of the family on the other side
November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
I will remember capone for being nice and always loved football especially raiders i will remember him always


Love epiphany (aka nini)
November 14, 2019
November 14, 2019
I remember,Anthony as A close Friend,We all grow up in North Oakland we went Elementary together,and High School,Oakland Technical Class Mates of 1981,Party all the Time End Zone was the place,he was very fun kept us with ,good Heart person,really going to be miss a True Friend!
November 14, 2019
November 14, 2019
What an incredible Laugh❤️
What an incredible Heart❤️
What an incredible Love ❤️
I am grateful for the chance to experience you Mr. Ragland!
Forever your friend
November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019
THANK YOU

Thank you, for blessing me with my first son " Lil Anthony "
Thank you, for always having my back.
Thank you, for years of uplifting, positive, and encouraging advice.
Thank you, for keeping your promise to love, cherish and to raise our son into the extraordinary man he is today.
Thank you for being you.
You will be dearly missed " BIG DADDY "

Much Love
~Moe
November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019
I will forever love ❤️ you Capone.... I was just sitting here reading all of our message through messenger when this was sent to me. It’s still so unreal to me that your no longer here on earth I just want to thank you for always being a great friend, Lover and fiancé for over the 20 years of knowing you.You was always there weather i needed an ear for you to hear me out.. A shoulder to lean on you was there for me and always had my back. I couldn’t do know wrong in your eyes..You’ve never switched up on me regardless to whom you or I was with at the time..We forever remained friends regardless...Only god knew that was going to be our last phone conversation he was ready for you. I know your no longer suffering and in pain. Watch over all of us we truly miss you already.. Gone to soon but you’ll always be in my heart ❤️ mind my body and soul. Forever your heart love Shuronda

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November 28, 2019
November 28, 2019
I wanna be with you dad I hate it here
November 23, 2019
November 23, 2019
Dad there is no words of encouragement that can bring joy to my heart my heart hurts because them memories don’t last forever your presence did ‼️
November 21, 2019
November 21, 2019
From Day One...Anthony Ragland aka Capone..had & always will have a part of my ❤️. A Kind Man..A Caring Man..An Unselfish Man..An Humble Man. A Life Of The Party Man. A Brother A Son To Me & My Husbands Family. 4Ever Remembered In Joy. LIL Anthony & Family Know That Your Father Brought Joy To Many..thru music food & that Contagious Smile & Personality. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
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Obituary

November 20, 2019
 
Anthony Luther Ragland Sr. was born on March 29, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He was the third of four children born to the late Joyce Marie Ragland. Ms. Ragland moved her family to Oakland California, where Anthony attended public schools and graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1981.
Anthony accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Beth Eden Baptist Church by Dr. Gillete O. James.
Anthony spent a lifetime making friends and is known for his captivating smile. He enjoyed working with young people, which lead him to work with the Oakland Unified School District over the years. Anyone who knows “Big Ant” or “Capone” knows he was an avid Oakland Raiders fan. He also had a love for music. Always singing and could be found on the dance floor when his song came on or DJing for the community. He loved to bring people together.
Anthony had no greater love than his children and grandchildren. They were his pride and joy and what he believed to be his greatest accomplishments.
Anthony departed this life on Monday, November 4, 2019 . He is preceded in death by his Mother Ms. Joyce Marie Ragland, Brother Ronald Ragland, aunt Mrs. Eloise Scott and uncle Mr. William Scott.
He leaves to cherish in his memories his aunt: Doris. sister Kim. Brother Darryl. six daughters: Nikita, Hillari, Olivia, Anisha, De’oshanay and Asia. Three sons: Anthony Jr., Ronald and Kimoni. Four grandchildren: DeAndre, Kashmier, Kaden and Rhyli. Nephew Jovon. Two great nieces Brooklyn and Braylon and a host of cousins, extended family and friends.
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A friend for life.

November 15, 2019
22 yrs ago we met.You taught me game,and schooled me on life.But most importantly,you gave me our Son RONALD RAY RAGLAND.I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH,FOR THAT TRUE BLESSING IN MY LIFE.Fly High Capone.

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