Clifford “Specky” E. Reagan II

Specky Reagan always said he wasn’t born – he arrived here by spaceship. And now, that long-awaited ride has finally come back for him.

Clifford Eugene “Specky” Reagan, II, 50, of Monon, Indiana, passed away on March 20, 2026, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. Born on February 12, 1976, at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer, Indiana, he was the son of Clifford and Sharon Reagan.

Specky was a proud graduate of North White High School, where he was a member of the football team and carried a deep pride in being a Viking. He went on to attend St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, where he was proud to be a Puma and played on the football team his freshman year. Those years weren’t just about the game – they were about identity, loyalty, and being part of something bigger than himself.

Truth be told, Specky never had much interest in going anywhere else. Monon wasn’t just where he lived – it was his place, his people, his “greatest little town ever.” If his spaceship had shown up years ago, he might’ve told it to come back later. But now, reunited with his mom and dad, he’s home for good.

Specky was what you’d call a gentle giant—big in presence, even bigger in heart. He was a pillar of the Monon community, the kind of person who didn’t hesitate when someone needed help. Whether it was fixing something, hauling something, or just showing up, Specky was there. A servant to his community, a man of his word, and a man of faith, he lived simply but gave generously.

Most people around town knew him as “Monon’s Metal Scrapper.” If you had an old appliance, a pile of scrap, or a problem you didn’t know how to handle – “just call Specky.” Somehow, he had a way of making your worries disappear, loading them up and hauling them off to their next stop.

But there was more to Specky than hard work. Specky had a personality that stuck with you. He loved the mysteries of the world – aliens, Bigfoot – and always claimed he wasn’t born, just dropped off here by a spaceship. It was one of those things he said with just enough seriousness to make you wonder.

Specky loved hunting for mushrooms, collecting coins, fishing, and in his younger years, heading to the disco at Indiana Beach, where he had moves that made people stop and look. Later on, he found another stage – karaoke. His version of “Kiss” by Prince became something of a legend, especially when he hit those high notes just right.

Halloween was one of his favorite times of year. Specky didn’t just dress up – he created. His homemade costumes earned him multiple “Best Costume” titles at a local establishment. And on Halloween night, he made sure every kid who came to his door left with candy and a smile.

Specky loved animals, especially cats, and often told his sister, Michelle, that when he passed, he planned to come back as a cat and live at her house. Knowing Specky, that might still happen.

More than anything, Specky wanted to be a dad. It was his biggest dream – one that spoke to the kind of man he was and the love he had to give.

At the center of his life was Irene, the love of his life and his fiancée of four years – a relationship built on loyalty, laughter, and a shared life that meant everything to him.

He is survived by his fiancée, Irene of Kenya; his sisters, Michelle (Jessie) Arnett and Richelle (Bob) Aubuchon; his brothers from another mother, Nathan Tribbet and Pat Bailey; his niece and nephews Patrick Arnett, Jessica (Micaiah) Kidney, Ian Aubuchon, Steven (Austin) Osipovitch, and Trey Arnett; and his great-nephews, Elijah and Ezra Kidney.

Specky will be remembered as a great brother, a proud uncle, a loyal friend, and an all-around great guy – the kind you don’t come across often but never forget once you do.

A Celebration of Life will be held at one of Specky’s favorite places, the Monon Park on Saturday, May 2,2026 from 2:00pm until 5:00 pm.

Somewhere out there – beyond the stars, past the treeline where Bigfoot might still roam – Specky’s spaceship has landed. No doubt he was welcomed with open arms, a few curious green friends, and a place that feels just like home.