John Reagan

John Arthur Reagan III, 64, of Spartanburg, died Monday, June 20, 2011, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born June 20, 1947, in Hartsville, he was the son of the late John Arthur Reagan Jr. and Katherine Tillotson Reagan. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Betty Hudson Reagan, of the home. 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 AM 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 Rd., Hartsville, SC 29550; or Boy Scouts of America, Palmetto Council, 420 S. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29306. The family is at the home. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Arthur Reagan please visit our Sympathy Store.