Background
Ragland, James Black was born on January 28, 1917 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles Burton and Bess (Black) Ragland.
wholesale food distribution company executive
Ragland, James Black was born on January 28, 1917 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles Burton and Bess (Black) Ragland.
Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, 1938.
With, C.B. Ragland Company, Nashville, 1938-1991; president, C.B. Ragland Company, 1961-1984; chairman, C.B. Ragland Company, 1984-1991. Director 3d National Bank Nashville.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member National-American Wholesale Grocers' Association, Tennessee Wholesale Grocers Association, Nashville Chamber of Commerce Clubs: Belle Meade Country. Lodges: Rotary.
Married Evelyn Claire Kingins, November 14, 1940. Children: Evelyn Claire Ragland McKnight, James Black Junior.