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Donald Reagan Obituary
Donald Thomas Reagan, 94, of Lake Mary, Florida passed away on November 30, 2024. He was born on June 12, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas and Ruby Reagan. He spent most of his early childhood in Mississippi and Louisiana. Joined the Navy, after high school and was stationed at the Naval Air Base in Sanford, Florida. He attended First Baptist Church, where he married the love of his life, Bettye Jean Aulin and they had six children. He was a true entrepreneur, starting his own television, apiary and artistic woodworking businesses. Of his careers, wood working was his passion. Don and Bettye were both artist that traveled the United States to major art shows, winning many awards. His treepots are a featured collection in the Smithsonian Institute.
He is survived by his children, Daniel Reagan, Debbie Wilder, Julie Hood, Scott Reagan and grandchildren Reagan Smith, Brandy Moore and Brady Wilder and 12 great grandchildren.
Celebration of life will be December 20, 2024, at Westview Baptist Church, Sanford, FL, Visitation 9:30, Service 10:00-11:00am.
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335 East State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750
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