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 1934 - 2012 (77 years)
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| Name |
Opal Marie Hodges |
| Birth |
18 Nov 1934 |
Warren County, Tennessee  [1, 2] |
| Gender |
Female |
| Death |
29 Apr 2012 |
Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan [2] |
| Burial |
Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan [2] |
| Person ID |
I22112 |
The Hennessee Family |
| Last Modified |
23 Apr 2016 |
| Father |
Ernest H. Hodges, b. 7 Jul 1887, (Van Buren County) Tennessee |
| Mother |
Julia Mae Martin, b. 21 Apr 1885, (Warren County, Tennessee) d. 20 Feb 1973, (Warren County, Tennessee) (Age 87 years) |
| Marriage |
20 Aug 1911 |
(Van Buren County) Tennessee [1] |
| Family ID |
F6465 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Arnold C. "Sam" Reagan, b. 11 May 1929, White County, Tennessee d. 16 Jan 1996, Niles, Michigan (Age 66 years) |
| Marriage |
18 Nov 1952 |
Walker County, Georgia [1, 2] |
| Children |
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| Family ID |
F7824 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
30 Apr 2023 |
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| Notes |
- Obituary for Opal Marie Reagan
Opal M. Reagan, 77, of Dowagiac, formerly of Niles, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at her daughter's residence.
She was born in Warren County, Tennessee on November 18, 1934, the daughter of Ernest and Julia (Martin) Hodges.
On November 18, 1952, Opal's 18th birthday, she married the love of her life, (Arnold) Sam Reagan, in Walker County, Georgia. They were long-time residents of Niles. Sam preceded her in death on January 16, 1996.
Opal worked at Simplicity Pattern from 1969 until 1994. After her retirement, she worked as a home health aide. She loved helping the elderly, and devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to friends and family members. Opal leaves behind a legacy of her many talents, including baking, crocheting, sewing, making porcelain dolls, and painting. She instilled in her loved ones her passions for southern cooking, church hymns, and working in her flowers. Opal was a life long member of the Church of Christ.
She loved her family and spending time with them. Opal and Sam had two children, Carl David Reagan who passed away on July 24, 2011, and Brenda Mae Reagan of Dowagiac who Opal lived with since August of 2010.
Opal is also survived by one sister, Polly Woodlee of McMinnville, Tennessee, daughter-in-law Fonda Reagan of Niles, and granddaughters Mandy (Shane) Wallace of The Plains, Virginia, Ashley Smith of Niles, and Julie Williams of Niles. Opal has six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends including Merri and Johnny Bagwell, Rose Marlin, and her constant four-legged companion, Honey.
She was preceded in death by five sisters: Vara Morgan, Hazel McCormack, Roberta Gribble, Ruby Hodges and Ernestine O'Neal, and one brother, Jimmie Hodges. She was also preceded in death by her only grandson, Sam Reagan, in June 1999.
My dad..
May 11, 1929 - Jan. 16, 1996 - Niles, Services for Arnold C. "Sam" REAGAN, 66, of 46575 Delta Drive, Decatur, formerly of Niles, who died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in his home after an illness, will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Halbritter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo Foundation Cancer Research, 200 First St., S. W., Rochester, MN 55905. Mr. REGAN retired in 1988 from National-Standard Co. after 33 years. He was born May 11, 1929, in Allons, Tenn., lived in Niles for 40 years and moved to Decatur four years ago. On Nov. 18, 1952, in Walker County, Ga., he married Opal HODGES. She survives with a daughter, Brenda SMITH of Dowagiac; a son, Carl of Niles; four grandchildren; five sisters, Lillie REAGAN and Ima WARD, both of Morrison, Tenn., Agnes COLLINS of Allens, Anne SCOTT of Manchester, Tenn., and Helen HAWK of Tullahoma, Ten.; and t!
wo brothers, Nathan of McMinnville, Tenn., and Andrew REAGAN Sr. of Buena Vista, Va. Mr. REAGAN was a member of Niles Church of Christ. He was an army veteran of the Korean War.
My brother...Obituary for Carl David Reagan Carl Reagan, 56, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carl Reagan was born on June 17, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Arnold and Opal (Hodge) Reagan.
He is preceded in death by his father, Arnold Reagan and son, Sam Reagan.
Carl is survived by daughter, Julie Williams, mother, Opal (Hodge) Reagan, six grandchildren, a sister, Brenda Reagan, two nieces Mandy and Ashley.
In keeping with Carl's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. A private inurnment will take place at a later time.
Brenda Reagan
brendamaereagan@gmail.com [2]
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| Sources |
- [S22] "The Dodson Family of Warren County, Tennessee and Allied Families",, p. 37-D.
- [S9324] "Opal, Arnold & Carl Reagan's Obituaries", submitted April 22, 2016 by her daughter, Brenda Regan, brendamaereagan@gmail.
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