Clayton "Clay" Reagan

Clayton Kenneth Reagan peacefully went home to be with Jesus on March 13, 2022. Clayton, known by many who loved him as “Clay” was born on December 15, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Theodore Reagan and Alpha Nelson Reagan. Clay was a member of Trinity Baptist Church for over 20 years, serving as a church Deacon for many years. Throughout his entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who he knew. Clay served in the United States Air Force from 1951 through 1954, being honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant from the 809th Air Police Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Clayton was married to his beloved wife of 58 years, Lea Anderson Reagan, who went home to be with the Lord in 2020. In addition to being a dedicated husband, Clay loved hunting, fishing, gardening, being a beekeeper, collecting antique cars, and doing anything outdoors. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 32 years. Clayton also volunteered in the SCAN Program in the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, served as a driver for transporting sick children to Shriners Hospitals in Cincinnati and Lexington, and was a member of the Beaver Ridge Masonic Lodge #366.

Clayton joins the following family members who have already gone to Heaven. Parents, Theodore Reagan and Alpha Nelson Reagan; his beloved wife, Lea Anderson Reagan; brothers, Ted Reagan and Wendell Reagan; sister, Doris Gade; an infant sister; nephews,Kenneth Reagan and Paul Reagan; and niece, Karen Reagan. Clayton is survived by brother, Charles Reagan (Margaret); sister, Wanda Prince; sister, Janet Sievers (Bill); sister, Ramona Beasley; brother, Ronald Reagan (Jimmie); his special nephew and niece, Steve and Leesa Richardson, along with many other loved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Weaver Funeral Home, March 16 from 5:00-7:00. Family and friends will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens on March 17 at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am graveside service. Rev. David Stooksbury officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences are welcome at www.weaverfuneralservices.com. Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Avenue. Knoxville, TN 37921.