DANIEL MELVIN REAGAN

REAGAN, DANIEL (DANNY) MELVIN - 66, born January 31, 1946 and of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with his heavenly Father on October 30, 2012 at Parkwest Medical Center following a courageous, 14 year battle against Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He was a descendent of Col. Samuel Wear (Revolutionary War), and Richard and Cecilia Reagan from Rockingham County, Virginia. He graduated from
Bearden High School in 1964. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in Electrical Engineering in 1969. He was a member of TAU BETA PI (National Engineering Honor Society). He worked at Boeing (Seattle, WA), Western Electric (Atlanta, GA), and at Rohm and Haas for the majority of his career as a project engineer, 23 years of service. Preceded in death by his father, Frank Reagan; brother, David Reagan; infant sister, Mary Reagan; paternal grandparents, Wiley and Annie Swaggerty Reagan; and maternal grandparents, Elmer and Augusta Francis. Survived by his devoted and loving wife, Sharon Goolsby Reagan; son, Michael Scott Reagan of Norcross, GA; daughter, Melissa (Missy) Reagan Murphy and son-in-law Jason of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Reagan Grace and Jackson Eli Murphy; mother, Colleen Francis Reagan; brother, Robert and wife Debbie Reagan of Cameron, MO; brother, Randy and wife Pam Reagan of Sweetwater, TN; sister-in-law, Ann Reagan Rogers, Knoxville, TN; many nephews and nieces, great nephews and great nieces, cousins, family and friends. Danny was a loving and kind husband, father, grandpa, son, and brother. Danny and Sharon would have celebrated their 43rd anniversary November 1, 2012. He often reminded us that he had a wonderful life. He enjoyed many things, including genealogy, being a member of the East Tennessee Historical Society, NASCAR racing, reading, traveling (favorites included National Parks in 49 states, as well as many historical sites), working in the yard, as well as working on cars. When his health declined, he was still able to find ultimate happiness in spending time with his grandchildren and watching them grow. They were the light of his life. The family extends many thanks to the nurses, physicians, and staff at Parkwest Hospital for the constant love and support during Danny's multiple hospitalizations. The family will receive friends Friday, November 2, 2012 at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. A chapel service will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Berry Funeral Home with Rev. John Justice officiating and the interment will follow at Meridian Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews, Sam Josiah, Randall Roland and Raymond Reagan; godson, Chris Seneker. Donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 404 BNA Drive, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37217. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.