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John Hagan Obituary

John E. Hagan, 76, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born May 13, 1949, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, son of the late Joseph Guy and Florine Hunter Hagan.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Brangers and Dorothy Clark, both of Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dorma L. Hagan of Myrtle Beach, SC; five daughters, Julie Hencye and her husband, Kurt of Magnolia, KY, Sheila Browning and her husband, John of Elizabethtown, KY, Kathy Okeson and her husband, Peter of Hodgenville, KY, Lisa Holzberger of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Gretchen Ayers and her husband, Julian of Myrtle Beach, SC; one brother, Joe Hagan and his wife, Barbara of Elizabethtown, KY; five grandchildren, Kayla, Brittany, Kenneth, Kyle, Emma; and one great granddaughter, Izzy.

John retired from the United States Airforce. He went on to work for US Airways where he retired and then spent many years refereeing High School Basketball around the Grand Strand area.

A celebration of John's life with military honors will be announced once arrangements are finalized.

The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the ALS Association

Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com

Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family with arrangements.

To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Myrtle Beach on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Carol Brown

January 2, 2026

Steve Brangers John´s nephew brought John to a combined class reunion in Elizabethtown many years ago. It was wonderful seeing John again. Rest in peace John God bless your family and friends

Joe & Debbie Dink

December 31, 2025

So sorry to hear! The Dinks grew up with the Hagan's! Kinda lost contact after I joined military except for Dottie? Condolences to all!!

Scott Wallace

December 29, 2025

I knew John through a mutual friend when we were stationed at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. I left in 1992 and returned in 2018 and had the honor to meet back up to play as a member of the Hagans´ Hackers. Miss you.

Herbert Hutcheson

December 23, 2025

Thanks John for inviting me to play with Hagan´s Hackers when I was in town from Lincoln,Nebraska. RIP my friend.

Herbert Hutcheson

December 23, 2025

Thanks John for asking me to play with Hagan´s Hackers many years ago when I was in town. I played in the group several years when I was in town from Lincoln, Nebraska. Enjoyed many lunches with you and taking you to the 19th hole at the World Am. RIP my friend.

Russell McElrath

December 22, 2025

John, it's been a long time since you invited me to play in your golf group, Hagan's Hackers, and I'm glad you did. So many memories over those years. Thank you. Rest in peace my friend. You'll always be in my thoughts.

Peter Harper

December 22, 2025

Thank you John for all you did to keep a crazy group of golfers together for so long. Feel privileged to be part of that special legacy - always in our thoughts. Rest in peace John

Bob Vosbrinck

December 21, 2025

One of the best basketball officials I ever had. It was through my coaching that I met John and he invited me to join his golf group. It was on the course where John and I became even closer. We will all miss John

Ron Wing

December 21, 2025

John, I hope you are getting stuffed on heavenly coconut creme pie!

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