Martin Keith Ragsdale

Martin Keith Ragsdale, 71 years old, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on April 23rd, 2026.

Martin was born on July 16, 1954, in Michigan City, Indiana. Martin was the fifth out of twelve children. He was a man of many talents! He had a heart as big as this world and the strength of a hug to squeeze your breath out of you. As a child, he worked on the family farm in Michigan and then went on to work on and with heavy equipment till retirement He enjoyed shooting pool as well as shooting darts and deeply enjoyed fishing any chance there was, but he mostly, enjoyed being around all his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Eugene Ragsdale and Autry Ragsdale; and siblings, Patricia Timmons, Janet Culbertson, Cecil Ragsdale, John David Ragsdale, and Jimmy Ragsdale.

Martin was survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Pamela; his “One and Only” daughter, Lyssa Tapper (Timothy); grandchildren, Summer Tapper, Hanna Viera (Ethan), and Hayden Tapper (Madeline); and two great-grandchildren on the way. He is also survived by his siblings, Ralph Lee Ragsdale (Barb), Delores Clayton (Mark), Peggie Chorman, Mary Martin (Ricky), Robert Ragsdale (Dondra), and Larry Ragsdale (Eileen).

A memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Thursday, April 30th, at 11:00am. Friends may visit one hour prior.

If any donations or anything would like to be provided or help the family you may reach out to his wife, Pam, or daughter, Lysa.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Memorial Oncology and Memorial Emergency services.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Martin Keith Ragsdale.