Refugio Barragan Luna

Refugio Barragan Luna, age 81, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Refugio was born February 8, 1938, in Uvalde, TX to Manuel and Julia (Barragan) Luna Sr. Refugio worked 30-plus years as a forklift operator for Fisher Body, and after retirement he worked for an asphalt company. Refugio proudly served in the Army and then Army National Guard for 30 years as a helicopter repairman. In his free time, he enjoyed fixing up old cars.
Refugio is survived by his children, Donyaellie (Adam) Wheaton, John (Chris) Luna, and Joe Luna; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven siblings, Manuel Luna Jr., Mary Rice, Yolanda Zavala, Raul Luna, Dolores Zagun, Mario Luna and Modesta Whitworth. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Roberto Luna.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Refugio on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.