John Baptist Reggans, III was born on November 2, 1956, in Gary, Indiana, to proud parents Roxie and John B. Reggans, Jr. Reggans was a beacon of strength and kindness to all who knew him. He grew up surrounded by love, alongside his older sister, Lois Reggans Davis, and younger brothers, Kenny Reggans and Robert Miller III.
Reggans pursued his passion for business, graduating with honors and earning a BA in Business Administration with a major in Marketing and Advertising from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. An esteemed businessman in the automotive industry, he served for 16 years as President and Owner of Everett Chevrolet, leaving an indelible mark on the community.
Reggans, a high school sweetheart turned husband of 37 years to Carmenlydia Reggans, was the devoted father of Shaina Danielle Reggans (Calvin), John Baptist Reggans IV (Jocilyn), and Brandon Jeffrey Reggans (Minkyung), and cherished Papa of Jordan, Lenny, and Luna. He passed away on May 26, 2024, at the age of 67.
Beyond his professional achievements, Reggans found joy in life’s simple pleasures. An avid cook, he delighted in creating culinary masterpieces for his loved ones. His love for meeting new people and experiencing diverse cultures fueled his passion for collecting, rooting on his favorite sports team, and traveling the world. Yet, amidst his adventures, nothing brought him greater happiness than spending quality time with his family.
Reggans will also be deeply missed by his lifelong brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (ΚΑΨ), extended family, friends, and all who knew him.
In place of flowers, the family requests donations to Hopelink.org to honor John’s memory.
