Joseph "Joe" Edward Reagan

Joe was born and raised in Galveston, Texas on September 3, 1931. He dedicated much of his life to serving his country, his family, and his community. From 1951 to 1954, Joe proudly served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and bravely fought during the Korean War. His service was a testament to his courage, strength, and unwavering sense of duty to his country.

On October 13, 1951, Joe married the love of his life, Mary Lou Reagan, at Camp Pendleton. Together, they shared 73 years of marriage and built a life centered around family, love, and devotion to one another. Following their time in California, Joe and Mary Lou moved to Texas in 1965, where they made their home and remained there for the rest of their lives. The house they shared became the place where generations of their family would gather, creating memories that will be treasured for years to come.

Following his military service, Joe worked for many years as an electrician before retiring from Metro. Retirement, however, did not mean slowing down for Joe. He continued to give back to his community by volunteering at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, generously giving his time to help others. Joe was a pillar in his community, and serving those around him was simply part of who he was.

Joe was a man who could fix just about anything. To his daughter, Cheryl, he was the daddy who could - and would - fix anything. To his granddaughters, Christi and Dawn, he was much more than a grandfather. He was their hero. He was someone they could count on, someone who made them feel safe and loved, and a steady presence in their lives whose impact will never fade.

Joe had a love for the simple things in life, including sitting back and listening to the music of the Rat Pack. Those songs, along with the countless memories created throughout his 95 years, will forever be part of the legacy he leaves behind.

Preceded in death by: his beloved wife, Mary Lou Reagan; his son, Eddie Reagan; his sister, Alice Davis; and his brother, John H. Reagan.

Survived by: his daughter, Cheryl Knott and her husband, Bobby; granddaughters, Christie Bernal and her husband, Daniel, and Dawn Zamora and her husband, Rudy; great-granddaughters, Hayley Gibson and Savannah Gibson; great-grandson, GArrett Lawson; and great-great-grandson, Tobias Goss.

Joe's life was one of service, love, hard work, and devotion. He served his country, cared for his community, provided for his family, and spent more than seven decades loving the woman who held his heart. His legacy is not measured only by the years he lived, but by the people he loved, the lives he touched, the things he fixed, the people he helped, and the generations of family who will carry his memory forward.

Though his absence leaves an emptiness that cannot be filled, his family can find comfort in knowing that Joe lived a long meaningful life surrounded by the people he loved. His stories will be told, his lessons will be remembered, and his love will continue through every generation that follows him.

Semper Fi, Joe

Your service is complete. Your legacy lives on

You will be deeply loved, forever missed, and never forgotten.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Joe's memory to the National Veterans Foundation, in honor of his lifelong commitment to serving his country and helping others.