Mr. Leroy Thomas Ragins, Jr. was born on June 17, 1950 to Mary Ballard Ragins and the late Leroy Thomas Ragins, Sr. in Sumter, South Carolina. 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 Industry after 30 years of employment. After retirement, he became a security for Cooper Tools and Exide.

Our Heavenly Father called him from labor to reward on Friday, December 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, SC; four daughters: Andrea (Joseph) Govan of Charleston, SC, Juanita Elaine (John Corey) Hill of Sumter, SC, Rachel (Craig) Worrell of Hackensack, NJ, and Selena Dailey of Clayton, NC; one son, Leroy Thomas Ragins III of Sumter, SC; one sister, Patricia (Ron) Miller of Sumter, SC; one brother, Eric Saxon of Sumter, SC; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one special nephew, Philippé Williams of Sumter, SC; and a host loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Public Viewing will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Ragins will be placed in the church on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 1pm for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at First Baptist Missionary Church 219 South Washington Street Sumter, SC 29150, Rev. George P. Windley, Jr.

Interment will follow in Sumter Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 14 West Bartlette Street (Sumter Place) Sumter, SC 29150.