James E. "Jim" Rager's obituary , Passed away on December 20, 2025 in Wheeling, West Virginia

James E. "Jim" Rager

September 14, 1952 - December 20, 2025 (73 years old)

Wheeling, West Virginia

James E. "Jim" Rager's obituary , Passed away on December 20, 2025 in Wheeling, West Virginia

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James E. "Jim" Rager

September 14, 1952 - December 20, 2025 (73 years old)

Wheeling, West Virginia

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James E. Rager Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James E. Rager in Wheeling, West Virginia, who passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James E. Rager to pay them a last tribute.

As James E. departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James E.. Though James E. may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Rager and Laura Rager (Tweedy); and his siblings, Shirley Polen, Shelvey Rogers, Ralph, Melvin, Robert, Wayne and Marvin Rager.

He is survived by: his daughter Trista Parsons; his sister Darlene Rager; and his friends, Kenny Jackson and Jennifer Boyd. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

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