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Jerry W. Reagan

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JERRY W. REAGAN, 69, of North Little Rock passed from this life into the welcoming arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after an extended illness. He was born November 19, 1946 to Raymond and Virginia Reagan in Augusta, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Reagan of Pensacola, Fla. Jerry's family moved to North Little Rock during his teen years, and he graduated from NLR High School in 1964. He spent the rest of his life in North Little Rock because of the girl next door, Brenda. Jerry attended Baring Cross Baptist Church in North Little Rock and was baptized there during his teen years. When he and Brenda married, they attended Wes Carmical Memorial Chapel near Cabot. He had a strong Faith in Jesus Christ. Jerry was devoted to his family, always working to provide a better life for them. When his daughters were young, he worked full-time during the day and attended UALR at night where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He later received a Maters in banking from LSU. Jerry retired from the Little Rock Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis with 30 years of service and later retired from the city of North Little Rock in 2013, due to health issues. Jerry was a proud member of the Central Arkansas Corvette Club, where he served as: President, Newsletter Editor and Chairman of the annual car show in Hot Springs. He truly loved his club friends and enjoyed the trips and activities associated with the club. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brenda Holt Reagan; two daughters: Julie and son-in-law Donny Lantrip of Cabot, Shay Reagan of North Little Rock; proud Poppy to three granddaughters: Bailey Miller, Katelyn Miller, Lacey Lantrip; two grandsons: Connor Reagan, Colton Reagan; four great-grandchildren: Landen, Lucy, Jacquelyn, Haydence; sister that helped care for him during his illness, Rita Reagan of Maumelle; brother, Ronald Reagan and wife Kristen of Apple Valley, Calif.; sister-in-law, Joe Ann Reagan of Pensacola, Fla.; one nephew; four nieces and his constant four legged companion, Jazzy. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400), with Dr. Jack Blackshear officiating. Burial to follow at Mount Chapel Cemetary near Cabot. Visitation will be Monday, September 12, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers are: Glenn Choate, Allan Magee, Pete Dean, Sam Green, Ron Daugherty, Frank Russell and Roy Vega. Honorary Pallbearers are: Connor Reagan, Colton Reagan, Landen Miller, Donny Lantrip, and Shawn Smith. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

Published September 11, 2016

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