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John Reagan Obituary
Mr. Reagan was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg, where he served as a deacon and Stephen Minister. He was also a charter member of the Friday Morning Men's Bible Study.
He retired from Milliken after 39 years of service as the business manager of the domestic automotive business.
Mr. Reagan served on the Red Cross Board and was a past president of the Heart Association Board and former president of the Spartanburg County Iptay Club. He was an Eagle Scout and supported Scouting in Spartanburg.
A graduate of Hartsville High School and Clemson University, he was a member of the Sigma Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
John lived every day as a gift and was never happier than when he was with his family and Clemson friends tailgating in Death Valley, hunting and fishing with his many buddies, or cooking BBQ with his Butts-R-Us competitive team.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Kelley Palmer Reagan of Charleston; a son, John A. Reagan IV of Spartanburg; a sister, Katherine Elizabeth Reagan of Hartsville; nieces, Susan Donley of New York, NY, Emily Lawery (Chris) of Atlanta, GA, and Caroline Abernathy (Tyler) of Columbia; nephews, Owen Donley (Liz) of Washington DC, and Bill Privette (Stephanie) of Columbus, GA. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Reagan Donley.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Dr. David Renwick and the Rev. Laura Palmer. Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to Darlington County Disabilities & Special Needs Board, 201 North Damascus Church Road, Hartsville, SC 29550; or Boy Scouts of America, Palmetto Council, 420 S. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29306.
The family is at the home.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel
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Memories and Condolences
for John Reagan
Chuck Luther
June 24, 2011
From Prestwood to MYF to Scouts to band to SKE, John was always a friend.We'll all miss him. Betty Jo, I'll remember you and your family with love in my prayers. Chuck Luther
Stewart Winslow
June 23, 2011
We are going to miss John. Such a great guy!
Greg Allen
June 23, 2011
Betty Jo and Family was so sorry to hear of John's unexpected passing. Have many great memories of HHS with John. Please know that ai will be praying for you and the family. Greg Allen
Carolyn Moore
June 23, 2011
Betty and family,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of John. I know you will hard times ahead, but wonderful memories to get you through. He was one of the finest men I knew and know how devoted he was to you!! I wanted to come to the funeral, but had my grands. Please know that I will praying for you to have strength and love all around you. Carolyn Coker Moore
June 22, 2011
Betty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss...John was a wonderful, happy person that made everyone's life better... I thought the world of him...I pray for you to have strength, peace and courage in the days ahead of you...
Mary Segars
Peggy Carter
June 22, 2011
Dear Betty Jo,
I was so sad to learn of John's death. What wonderful neighborhood times we had, and great ones at HHS, too. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Timmerman Carter
June 22, 2011
Mrs Reagan,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr Reagan. Keeping you and your family in my thought's and prayers.
Brandi Dice
(The Frame UP)
June 22, 2011
Betty, I am deeply saddened to hear about John. I have so many fond memories of times together with him from school, church and other fun times. May God bless and sustain you and your family in the coming days.
Janice Richardson Gibson
June 22, 2011
Betty, just found out about John today.Am so very sorry Have a lot of fond memories of our days at scouts and prestwood club.you are in my prayers. MILLER MARSHALL
Pat Dampier
June 22, 2011
Betty, it is with sadness and a heavy heart that I write to express my condolences to you and your family. John was truly a gentleman and one of the sweetest guys in the Class of '65. I shall remember him as I saw him at our last reunion, smiling and greeting all. I cherish the high school and reunion memories that I have of him. Pat Huggins Dampier
Bess Gore
June 22, 2011
Betty,
Don and I are saddened to hear of John's untimely death. We have many fond memories of John when we were growing up and spending time during the summer at Prestwood. And I will always remember those rosy cheeks! Please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
Bess
Gloria Butler
June 22, 2011
So sorry to hear about John. He was a true gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. God Bless this family now and in the days to come.
Gloria Beckham Butler
anna williams
June 22, 2011
Dear Betty, I have such wonderful memories of the Reagan family and our growing up together on Chester Avenue in Hartsville.I am just so very sorry to hear about John. Please know that many prayers are being said for you and all of your family.
Fondly, Anna Andrews Williams
Maggie & Tommy Ticktin
June 21, 2011
Betty,
We are so very sorry to learn of John's death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Meredith McKorell Dudley
June 21, 2011
Kem and I were very sorry to hear about John. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
buddy cubitt
June 21, 2011
Betty, Dodie and I are so sorry with the passing of John. I met John approximately
40 years ago in Barnwell while I was working at Milliken in Spartanburg. I've
always thought John was one of the nicest. most conciderate people I have ever known. We will all miss him dearly.
Buddy Cubitt
Sally T. Johnson
June 21, 2011
I was so saddened to learn that John has left us. I grew up thinking so much of him in Hartsville and will remember him as a wonderful person.
My love and prayers for Betty and children at this sad time. I was blessed to have known John.
Sally Thrailkill Johnson
Dennis & Susan Jolly & The Employees of Quality Plumbing
June 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are will all of Mr. Reagan's family and friends. He will be missed.
Bob McKorell
June 21, 2011
Reagan family,
I remember the days growing up with John in the old neighborhood in Hartsville. We had such good times in Boy Scouts. Please know that Perribeth and I are thinking of you.
Bob McKorell
Rob Green
June 21, 2011
Jay,
I am sorry to learn of your dad's passing. He was very helpful to the Boy Scouts, and I am glad to have known him.
Rock Dukes
June 21, 2011
From a fellow SKE and Clemson alumni, my condolences to Betty and the family. I, we, thought a lot of John and will miss him.
James B. Rock Dukes
Emily Hudson Ragsdale
June 21, 2011
Wayne called this morning - I am so sorry to learn of John's death. Each of you are in my prayers.
Harry Wilhelm
June 21, 2011
I cannot begin to express my heartfelt grief at John's unexpected death. My sincerest condolences go out to you all and you all are in my prayers. John will be so missed by everyone that knew him.
John and I were born one day apart in 1947 in Hartsville and we celebrated many birthdays together. We have been friends since our very early childhood., attended pre-school, junior and senior high school together and I will always cherish so many wonderful memories of the times we have had through our early lives. John will always be remembered as the wonderful person that he was.
J. Griffin Morrow
June 21, 2011
Jay,
I'm so saddened to hear of your family's loss. I have only gotten to spend a little time with you down at LSU, but I know in the little time that we have spent together how much your father meant to you and was apart of you and your family's life. I know your father IS proud of you, as I am proud to call you my friend. I pray that you take solace in God's Will and I pray that he give you and your family strength in this trying time.
God Bless the Reagan Family,
Ellie Stone Linehan
June 21, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I know he was loved by many and he will be missed greatly. I am lucky to have met him and be able to know another piece of our family and heritage. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all during this time.
Kevin & Kelly Shropshire
June 21, 2011
Reagan Family,
John meant so much to Kevin and me. We always looked forward to seeing him everytime we had a cookout at the cabin or when hunting season started. He was such an honest and genuine man. We loved his BBQ sauce and always looked forwarded to having him help cook when we were all together. John will be missed dearly, but I promise you he will never be forgotten. His hunting stories and trips with Kevin, Lee, and Daddy (Randy) will always be talked about. They shared many wonderful memories. Our hearts are saddened, but we rejoice knowing that we will see John again one day. We pray that God holds you in his arms in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Much love to your family!
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