CELEBRATION OF LIFE

FRANK LAMAR HAGAN
Friday, December 3, 2021 @ 1 oclock pm
Claxton High School Gymnasium
102 N. Clark Street
Claxton, GA 30417
Rev. C.L. Anderson, Pastor - Officiant/Eulogist
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
Claxton, GA
- NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Rev. Brandon Lewis, Pastor - Presiding
First African Missionary Baptist Church
Claxton, GA
January 15, 1937 - November 23, 2021
The days of our years arc threescore and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years; yet is their strength labour and sorrow;
for it is soon cut off and we fly away. The tenth verse ofP.salm 90 - KjV
Frank Lamar Hagan, affectionately known as Cabbage, was born to the late Willie Frinks and Mildred Lee Hagan
in Brooklet, Georgia on January 15, 1937. Mildred later married Angelo Hagan who loved Frank as his own. Frank
was one of seven children.
He received his education from the Evans County Public School system, and graduated at the age of 19, from Evans
County High School, Home of The Longhorns, Class of 1956. Frank played basketball and football while in high school
under the leadership of his greatest Mentor and Coach, Virginia Albert. Frank met the love of his life, Mary Lee
Williams, at a very young age, and the school sweethearts were joined in Holy Matrimony on May 21, 1961. Their
union was blessed with 54 years of marriage until her demise on November 30, 2015. From this union seven beautiful
children, Karl, Dennis, Keith, Franklin, Tina, Bobby, and Erika Hagan were born. Frank and Mary Lee were chosen
by God to parent a special daughter, Raponsa Williams McNeal. In total, Frank fathered ten children including his
two older children: Harry Hagan and Cynthia Brunson. Three children preceded him in death: Keith Hagan, Cynthia
Brunson, and Harry Hagan. Two sisters also preceded him in death: Helen Bacon and Onnie Bea Nunnally.
After high school, he worked at the Claxton Manufacturing Company. Frank was later led to become an entrepreneur
and opened The Wagon Wheel Restaurant, which he successfully operated for 24 years. The Wagon Wheel was a staple
in the community and employed many youths giving them a strong work ethic to live productive lives. He also worked
with Harpers Funeral Home for more than 50 years. Cabbage was well known and respected throughout the
community and amongst his peers. He was known to sponsor community team sports of baseball and football and was
a devoted Coach for The Green Hornets Recreation Department football team, which he proudly led them to win several
championships. Frank was very active in the community and had many affiliates including but not limited to
Afro-American Society for 20 plus years and served as an Organizer in the annual MLK Parade.
Frank accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and was a FAITHFUL member of St. Luke Missionary
Baptist Church until his health deteriorated. Some of his favorite pastimes included reading the newspaper, watching
sports, chatting with the guys at The Station (Texaco) and was an avid fisherman. He loved to see all his family gather
to fellowship and enjoying good food together. He would sit back smiling and gleamed with pride as he watched his
family grow. He was blessed to not only see his children together often, but also his grands and great grands. One of
his notable moments of his later years was being The Grand Marshal of the 2016 MLK Parade.
Though he remained strong willed and never complained during his illness, towards the end of his life Daddy began
to get weak and required assistance from his children. Without a blink they honored him with faithfulness sharing the
load of his care. Daddy was blessed, and lived a good life. Fourscore andfour years. To God Be the Glory!! He fought
the fight; He kept the Faith and finished his course.
Embedded deeply in our hearts, he lives forever and leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories to his children,
Karl L. Hagan and Dennis L. Hagan of Claxton, GA, Franklin L. Hagan of Snellville. GA, Bobby L. (Kourtnie) Hagan
of Lawrenceville, GA, Raponsa (Rickey) McNeal of Forest Park, GA, Tina L. Hagan of Claxton, GA and Erika L.
Hagan of Statesboro, GA.
Fourteen Grandchildren, Sanchez, Dennis Jr., Brandon, Lavonte, Rakeya, Tamra, Keaira, Amari, Shelby, Patrice,
Janiah, Bilal, Benninton, and Kameela. Thirteen Great Grandchildren, Kemoni, Azariah, Joshua, Jaiden, Zachery,
Caleb, Taaliyah, Tamar, Rylei, Taijhon, Lexton, Brayla and Brielle. Two Brothers, Oneal (Luellen)Young of Statesboro,
GA and Screven (Patricia) Hagan of Hampton, VA. Two Sisters, Aldonia Lewis of Hagan, GA and Jean Hagan of
Elizabeth, NJ. 3 Brother-in-Laws, Donnell (Sharon) Benjamin and Anthony (Deanna) Benjamin of Claxton, GA, and
Jeffery (Idella) Benjamin of Ellabell, GA. Special Friends, Cynthia Bailey, Linda Hines, and Shirley Blitch. Many
other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Processional
Selection...

Rev. Brandon Lewis, Presiding
Choir
Invoeation
Scriptures
OLD TESTAMENT
NEW TESTAMENT
Solo.......................
As A Friend.................
As A Church Member.........
As A Son...................
Solo.......................
Special Tribute............
Obituary & Acknowledgments
Selection..................
Eulogy.....................
Rev. Dr. Richard B. Haynes, Pastor
Salem Missionar\' Baptist Church. Lilburn. GA
.............................................Rev. Anthony Benjamin
....................................Rev. Dr. Donnell Benjamin, Pastor
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Glennville. GA
.....................................................Kourtnie Hagan
Reflections (Two minutes please)
.....................................................Bro. Leon Carr
.....................................................Bro. Gerald Ray
.....................................................Franklin Hagan
.....................................................Rev. Akin Royall
..........................................Harpers Funeral Home Staff
.....................................................Sis. Lisa Brewton
...............................................................Choir
..........................................Rev. C. L. Anderson, Pastor
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
Claxton, GA
Recessional
Babe
"Babe" I am missing you already.
You were truly one of a kind.
I will never forget:
Your smile
You pinehing my cheeks
Your chewing tobacco filled smooches on my
cheek that used to disgust me
Your baby afro
Your love for sleep
You waking me up early for chores/work
Your emphasis on righteousness
Your personal nick names for everybody
The rare times you called my siblings and 1 by
our entire, actual first name
Your pretty boy swagger
Your businessman swagger
Your fisherman swagger
Your mean coaching swagger
Your construction worker swagger
And most importantly your loving parental
swagger
God willing, 1 will continue to teach your grands all about you and all that you taught and showed
me. They are already enjoying sports. God willing, I will show the boys how to catch our
beloved brim from the Altamaha. 1 know that you won't like it, but we will be on a bass boat
instead of a Jon boat. Hope you and mom are having fun. Hope she's not frustrated if
you are trying to fish with Apostle Peter. Love you "Babe"!
Your son,
Mooke (Bobby)
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Nephews
FLOWER ATTENDANTS
Claxton High School
Class of 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1999 and 2000
IN APPRECIATION
We, the Family of The Late Frank Lamar Hagan would like to express our sincere appreciation
to everyone for all your prayers, thoughtful acts of love and kindness during this very sorrowful time.
We extend a heartfelt Thank You.
Our prayer is that God will reward you openly for your love toward us.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Fresenius Kidney Care of Claxton, GA
On My Watch, Modivcare Transportation, Costal Home Healthcare
Linda Tillman-Williams, Gabriel Hagan and Bryan Hagan
INTERMENT
Historic Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery
1268 Mt. Pleasant Road/County Rd 107
Claxton, GA 30417
REPAST
First African Missionary Baptist Church
128 Church Street
Claxton, GA 30417
**Due to Covid Pandemic, only "'To Go plates will be available**
SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Claxton, GA 30417