Wirt H. Reagan, 81, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, went to be with his Lord and family in Heaven, Monday, March 10, 2008 in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.
The son of Roy and Orpha (Beaty) Reagan, he was born May 4, 1926 in Robinstown, Tennessee and raised in Jamestown. He married Christene Neal on February 23, 1946, her death occurred on February 1, 1996. Mr. Reagan moved to Eaton in 1958, working for Chevrolet of Muncie for 20 years, retiring in 1973. Mr. Reagan was a member of the Local #499 and ever since his childhood, he enjoyed raising vegetables and sharing them with family and friends. He also enjoyed watching his sons play basketball and baseball, loved his daughters cooking and loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his children, Geneva Dale (Bob) Showalter, Muncie, Danny (Kathy) Reagan, Donita (Danny) Cooper, David Reagan, Darrin (Melissa) Reagan,all of Eaton and Rebecca (Fred) Davis, California; two sisters, Mary Neal, Muncie and Mabel Williams, Eaton; a brother, Keith (Barbara) Reagan, Tennessee; grandchildren, Nanette (Kenny) Sposido, George Lucido, Roger (Janie) Wells, Robin (Steve) Douthitt, Rod (Lindsay) Showalter, Doug Showalter, Cindy Showalter, Melodie (Jim) Becktell, Jeremy Reagan, Alissa Conklin, Brock Reagan, Jennifer Reagan, Ryan Reagan, Ross Reagan, James Buie, Amanda (Mick) McFarland, Chris (Amy) Cooper, Chad (fianc, Wendy) Cooper, Craig Reagan, Julie (Eric) Booher, Darrin Reagan, Jr., Ashley Reagan and Sadie Reagan; great-grandchildren, Kara, Arron, Christian, Kylie, Kody, Tori, Morgan, Derek, Genna, Devin, Taylor, Aubrey, Riley, Hayley, Melia, Victoria, Alexandra, Olivia, Braxton, Cayla, Zachary, Ava, Kate, Drew, Alexis, Blake, Anthony, Triston, Ashley, Shelby, Jeremiah, Morgan, Isreal, McKalia, Jesse and Coulton; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn (John) Munday; four sisters-in-law, Chloe Tipton, Carol Miller, Chestene (Jim) Rhomines, and Charlene Taylor; his best friend, one brother-in-law, Charles (Aladean) Neal, all of Jamestown, TN; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents and wife, Christene, he was preceded in death by three sons, Darrell, on September 6, 1976, Doyle, on July 18, 2000 and one son as a baby; two brothers, Royal (Doc) Reagan and Junior Reagan; a granddaughter, Lora Wells; and a great-grandchild, Shelby Cooper.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Eaton First Church of God 703 E. Harris St., Eaton with Pastor Steve DeLisle presiding. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Eaton First Church of God.