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William Reagan Obituary
Knoxville, TN
William Hodges Reagan, Sr., age 89 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2015 at his home. Bill was born on November 11, 1926 to the late George William Reagan and Martha Hodges Reagan. Bill was a graduate of Central High School and the University of Tennessee. He served in the United States Navy. He retired as president of the George W. Reagan Co. where he worked tirelessly for 42 years as an honest, caring builder whose daily goal "to do things right" was so evident. Bill was an avid hiker becoming one of the early members of the 900 Miler Club - hiking all the Smoky Mountain trails in TN and NC. Bill also so enjoyed getting away with his family and friends either to the cabin on Norris Lake or on a picnic to a mountain stream. He was a long time member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church and the Emmaus Sunday School class.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Reagan Carter. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Carol Cowan Reagan; daughters Ellen Cook and Leigh Lowe; son Bill Reagan, Jr.; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and sister Randy Reagan McMurray.
Receiving of friends 2:00-3:30 PM, Monday December 7 at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church followed by a memorial service in the chapel. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church MISSIONS, 9132 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923.
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Smoky Mountains Hiking Club
December 16, 2015
The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club sends our condolences to the Reagan family. Bill was quite a hiker. He will be missed by many people.
Christine Acker Starr
December 8, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Reagan and your family. I will truly miss Mr. Reagan. He was a wonderful, caring and thoughtful man. I remember when I was young and we went to the cabin and he taught me how to water ski. I was so excited. Good times for sure. Love you and may he rest in peace.
December 8, 2015
Susie and I will miss Bill.
Bill & Susie Henley
Coach Duane and Linda Carter
December 8, 2015
Carol and Family,
We're thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers. Bill lives on in our hearts.
Julia Callaway
December 8, 2015
I lived across the street from the Reagans all of my childhood. What wonderful parents they were! Mr. Bill drove me to school for countless years ever patient, ever caring. Such a sweetheart! He always made up stories to entertain us on the way to school. I spent many a week at their cabin learning to ski. I very fond memories of the Reagan's. He will be missed.
Julia Beck Callaway
December 7, 2015
May the Holy Spirit comfort you and your family, as only He can.
Blessings,
Gordon & Dot
David Ackerson
December 7, 2015
While we may now miss that certain smile that was the Bill many of us saw, Jesus will still get to see that forever.
John Kelley
December 6, 2015
He was a great guy I know that his Mon and dad was proud! Will also miss but God has added another friend in heaven. We pray for the family
Edith Williams
December 6, 2015
Carol, Marie called me last night to tell me that Bill had died. I can just see those sparkly eyes as he talked to me. The last few times I had seen him were at funerals. I'm so sorry I can't get a ride to get to Cedar Springs during the daytime. But, please know that I know what you're going through right now. Bill was just a few months younger than Alex. He will still be with you, as Alex is with me. I love you. Please give my sympathy to your family.
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