Deacon Reagor

REAGOR, Deacon James - Age 76, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Rev. Freelon Threlkeld, Jr., officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10 a.m. Wednesday. Deacon Reagor will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12noon-8 p.m. Tuesday. Deacon James Lee Reagor was born September 20, 1935 in Abilene, Texas to Galdys Burton and Jack Reagor, Sr. Deacon Reagor was educated in the public school system and graduated from Carter G. Woodson High School. He was ordained as a Deacon September, 1962 at New Light Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. As a faithful and dedicated member, he served as director of the Baptist Training Union (BTU), Adult Male Sunday School Teacher, Church Decorator and Church Musician. He and his family remained faithful to New Light until 1972 when Deacon Reagor relocated his family to Flint, MI. He then became a dedicated and active member of Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, where he participated on the Deacon Board, was a Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Teacher and Musician. He also founded Metropolitan Male Chorus and utilized his carpentry and electrical expertise in helping to maintain the church building. Deacon Reagor was employed with General Motors as a Journeyman-Electrician, retiring in 1997. He received an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Mott Community College. He enjoyed studying and living by the Bible, working with computers, reading and teaching music. He also started a Bible class at his place of employment and taught it until his retirement. Deacon Reagor was also very active in his community. He never hesitated to do what he could for anyone who asked. Deacon James L. Reagor leaves to cherish his memory: wife of over 50 years, Sarah Reagor; 2 sons, Tony of California and Gary of North Carolina; 3 daughters, Ave’ of Tennessee, Anne of Michigan and Linda of Florida; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sons-in-law; 2 daughters-in-law; sisters-in-law, Rachael Wright, Hattie Rivers, Jessie and Ruby Cook; 2 brothers-in-law, Jeremiah (Annie) Cook and Daniel (Rosa) Cook; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Deacon John Allen, Deacon Lovelace Hamilton and Diane Harper; godmother, Cassina Carter and goddaughter, Jessica Smith. Deacon Reagor was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack, Jr.; and sister, Gloria Captain.

Deacon Reagor

September 20, 1935 - April 17, 2012