Pagan, Herman Ray

Herman Ray Pagan, age 72 of Pulaski went to be with the Lord Friday, June 24, 2011 at home. Born September 2, 1938 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Walter Herman Pagan and Stella Mae Jones Pagan. He was also preceded in death by his wife and the children’s mother, Patricia Kinser Pagan; brothers, Jimmy Darrell and Wayne Pagan, and sister; Carolyn Ann Hysmith. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the RAAP with 32 years of service. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Pulaski Fire Department for 20 years. He is survived by his Daughters & Sons-in-law- Teena P. Martin-Pulaski – (His daughter and caregiver with whom he lived for many years), Dana D. & Tony Shrewsberry-Dublin, Julie & Dean Epley-NC, René Saikley & fiancé’, Gordon-Canada, 10 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren. Sisters & Brothers-in-law- Lena Parks-Newport News, VA, Shirley & Charlie Akers-Barren Springs, Brenda & Bobby Peters-Newport News, VA, Robin Breedlove-Pulaski. Brothers & Sister-in-law- Bobby Pagan, Sr. & Lujuanna-Wendell, NC, Barry Pagan-Boomer, NC. Host of nieces, & nephews Special Nephew- Ricky Akers-Pulaski. Special-Son-in-law- Larry Martin, Sr.-Draper. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. June 28, 2011 at the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Dale Akers and Rev. Randall Jones officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to service hour at Bower Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held Wednesday 2:00 p.m. at the Peak Creek Mission of Prayer Church Cemetery with military honors conducted at the graveside by the Pulaski VFW Post #1184. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the Pagan family.