LEROY T. RAGINS JR.

Leroy Thomas Ragins Jr. was born on June 17, 1950, in Sumter, to Mary Ballard Ragins and the late Leroy Thomas Ragins Sr. He received his formal education in the public schools of New York City and Sumter County. Leroy accepted Christ at an early age as his personal savior. He joined and was baptized at New Community Baptist Church in New York City. Upon relocating to South Carolina, he attended Lagree AME Church. He went on to become a member of St. Davis Apostolic Church and Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. His final church home was First Baptist Missionary Church, where he was a faithful member, before his health declined. Leroy was affectionately known as "Big Brother" and "Junior" by his family and friends. Leroy retired from Korn Industries after 30 years of employment. After retirement, he became a security guard for Cooper Tools and Exide.

Our heavenly father called him from labor to reward on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, to join his father, Leroy Ragins Sr.

Leroy leaves to cherish his memories here on Earth: his devoted and caring wife of 21 years, Mammie Lee Holliday Ragins; his beloved mother, Mary Ballard Ragins of Sumter; four daughters, Andrea (Joseph) Govan of Charleston, Juanita Elaine (John Corey) Hill of Sumter, Rachel (Craig) Worrell of Hackensack, New Jersey, and Selena Dailey of Clayton, North Carolina; one son, Leroy Thomas Ragins III of Sumter; one sister, Patricia (Ron) Miller of Sumter; one brother, Eric Saxon of Sumter; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one special nephew, Philipp Williams of Sumter; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Ragins will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. on Thursday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., Sumter, SC 29150 with the Rev. George P. Windley Jr. Interment will follow at Sumter Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the home, 14 W. Bartlette St., Sumter Place, Sumter, SC 29150.

Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.