John E. Hagan

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 held on Saturday January 24, 2026 at 2pm at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The family will gather to greet friends from 1pm until the time of service. 

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. 

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