Funeral program for Booker Taliaferro Hagan

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF
Booker Taliaferro Hagan

Saturday, January 4, 2014, 1:00 p.m.
Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia 30417
(Jhe Obituary
Deacon Docker (J. c^agan was the fifth of fourteen children born to the
late Peter A. Hagan and Maggie Bacon Hagan on December 24, 1917 in
Evans County, Georgia. He departed his earthly hfe on December 30,
2013 at Gentiva Hospice after a short illness in Emory University Hospital,
Atlanta, Georgia.
He received his formal education in Evans County Public Schools and
Dorchester Academy in McIntosh, Georgia. Deacon Hagan accepted
Christ into his life at an early age and joined the now Historic Mt. Pleasant
Missionary Baptist Church. He was a faithful member and served as the
chairman of the Deacon Board until his death.
Deacon Hagan was inducted April 14, 1942 into the U. S. Army where he
fought for our country during World War II as Staff Sergeant. July 28, 1945
he received the Victory and Good Conduct Medals, and
the American Theatre and European-African-Middle
Eastern Ribbons from the 1328th Engineer Construction
Battalion. Shortly after the end of the war, he was
honorably discharged November 23, 1945.
May 8, 1948, he was united in holy matrimony to Avis
Ball and to this union three children were born; Brenda,
Anthony, and Janice.
Deacon Hagan touched so many lives as a dedicated, diligent, and active
community leader. He was a member of St. Joseph Lodge No. 76 and a
Wishful Master for several years. His civic leadership led him to become
one of the founders of Gladiators Inc., Secretary of the TattnaU Baptist
Missionary Association, President of the Third District, and President of
the Laymen Department. As a faithful member at Historic Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Church, he was instrumental in the development of the youth
department. In addition, as a community leader, Deacon Hagan, served as
the President of Evans County NAACP No. 5181, and became the first
African American to serve on the Evans County Housing Authority and
Evans Memorial Hospital Board of Directors.
Deacon Hagan was preceded in death by his
daughter Janice Hagan Hodges (Ronald) of Los
Angles, CaUfornia. He leaves behind to cherish his
memories, his loving wife. Avis Ball Hagan of
Claxton, Georgia; daughter, Drs. Brenda MaHk
(Rasool); son, Anthony Hagan (Merkle Ann) of
Atlanta, Georgia; eight grandchildren, residing in
Atlanta, Liegia Hagan, Dr. Ishan MaHk, Fatima
Mahk Griggs (Charles), Anthony Hagan Jr., Samira
Malik, Winston Hodges (Los Angles, CaUfornia),
Rasool Dawan Mahk II, and Ashley Hagan; five great-grandchildren,
Naima Griggs, Denzel Hagan, Charles Gri^s IV, ILasool Dawan MaHk
III, and Maxwell Hagan, of Atlanta, Georgia; two sisters, Viola Oglesby of
Claxton, and Minnie Bryant (Lorenzo) of Savannah; and a host of loving
and caring nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Order o/f Service
Rev. Michael P. Dickerson, Officiating
Prelude
Processional (Final Viewing)
Call to Order
Dickerson
Invocation
Selection
Scripture Reading
Old Testament
New Testament
Reflections (two minutes)
As a Deacon
As a Community Leader
As a Friend
As a Grandfather
Solo
Obituary
Acknowledgements
Resolutions
Masonic Resolutions
Selection
Eulogy
Selection
Recessional
Rev. Michael P.
Rev. James Howard
Choir
Rev. Victor Brewton
Pastor James Freeman
Dea. Adolphus Oglesby
State Rep. A1 Williams
Rev. Freddie Marshall
Miss Samira A. Mahk
Sis. Clara Brewton
Dr. Ishan Z. Mahk
Ms. Yvonne Hodges
Sis. Doris Boggs
Choir
Rev. C. L. Anderson
Choir
Church Cemetery
Interment:
Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist
Masonic Rights
May the Work Ive Done Speak for Me
Military Honors, U. S. Army, Fort Stewart, Georgia
In tears we saw you sinking, we watched you fade away,
our hearts were almost broken, you fought so hard to
stay. God saw the road was getting rough, the hill was
hard to climb. He gently closed your weary eyes and
whispered, "Peace he thine." You left us very quietly,
your many thoughts unknown, but left us many
memories we are proud to own. So treasure him Lord in
Your garden of rest. For when on this earth, he was one
of the best.
Honorary Pallbearers
Deacons of Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
Active^Pallbearers
Nephews
Floral Attendants
Ushers, Family, and Friends
Acknowledgements
The family wishes to thank the extended family, friends, church members,
and each individual for their acts of kindness and thoughtfulness during this
time of our great loss. A special thanks to Mr. David Sharpe (Musician) and to
Jerusalem Baptist Church. May God richly bless you.
The family will receive friends and share repast in the Fellcwship Hall
of Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
912-739-2658
Program Designed With Love by the Family