John was a friend to everyone who had ever met him. He was a member of the Class of 1987 at Gatlinburg Pittman High School and attended East Tennessee State University, Tennessee Tech at Cookeville, and SMU with concentrations in Business Administration and Finance. He served on the Board of Directors of Tennessee State Bank, was a member of the Elk’s Lodge No. 1925, but could always be found on the golf course.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary B. Reagan.
Survivors include his daughters, Mickella Dayle Reagan and her mother Shari Reagan, Alyvia Lehte, and Tyra Kelley Reagan and their mother Melanie Fine; parents, Brownlee and Kelley Reagan; brother, Lee Reagan and wife Lori; niece, Godiva Reaga; special friend, Kristi Sosa and a multitude of aunts, uncle and cousins.
A special memory book is being created of “John stories” to be given to the children to help them know their father. Please bring written stories if you have a special memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden Fund, Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern TN Chapter, 2270 Sutherland Ave., Suite 202, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919, or The Elk’s Club # 1925 of Gatlinburg, or to the Rotary club of Gatlinburg.
Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, January 13th at Trinity Episcopal Church, 509 Historic Nature Trail in Gatlinburg with Father Charles Livermoore officiating. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 12th at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
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I am so sorry for this loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Life is so hard sometimes but we must trust in the lord.
Love and Prayers,
Betty Jo and Cathy Montgomery
With fond memories, Dustin Els & Family - Atlanta, GA
Belinda & Jackie Morgan
Decatur, Alabama