John Allison Agan, a pillar of the community, Webster Parish historian, author, genealogist and Associate Professor of History at Bossier Parish Community College, died peacefully at the age of 61.
John was the son of John C. Agan, Jr., and Juanita Louise Murphy Agan.
John pursued his life-long love of learning, history and politics by dedicating himself to preserving the history of his native Webster Parish while contributing his time and expansive knowledge to developing the present and future of Minden, the city he loved. After graduating from Minden High School in 1976, he earned a bachelor's and masters' degrees in history and social studies from Louisiana Tech University. He served as a member and on the board of directors of many organizations dedicated to the preservation of Minden's history. He was also a popular speaker for local organizations, contributor to the Minden Press-Herald and several history association publications, and author of eleven books on the history of Minden and Webster Parish. John was honored as Minden's 2018 Man of the Year in recognition of his service to the community.
For the last several years he has written a weekly newspaper column on local history for the Minden Press-Herald. The column followed a weekly Minden Press-Herald publication titled Cameos, which was written by John’s mother, Juanita Agan. She died in 2008. The works of both Agan’s centered on the history and special sentiments of Webster Parish.
John lived a life dedicated to his Lord Jesus Christ, and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church, Minden, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and member of the Church Heritage Committee.
John is reported to have had at least six hospitalizations between November 2019 and late April, 2020.
Paul Jameson wrote in announcing John's death on May 18... “With a heavy heart, I have to let you know that my uncle, John Agan, passed away this evening. Funeral details will be provided in the coming days. Please pray for the family during this difficult time.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Juanita Murphy Agan. Survivors include his sister, Suzanne Jameson, and husband, Bob, of Minden; and nephews: John Jameson and wife, Faith, of San Diego, California; David Jameson of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Paul Jameson of Minden.
A graveside service was held Thursday, May 21, at 2 PM at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden. The family asks that memorials be given to the Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum, Inc. or The Gideons International.
John was the son of John C. Agan, Jr., and Juanita Louise Murphy Agan.
John pursued his life-long love of learning, history and politics by dedicating himself to preserving the history of his native Webster Parish while contributing his time and expansive knowledge to developing the present and future of Minden, the city he loved. After graduating from Minden High School in 1976, he earned a bachelor's and masters' degrees in history and social studies from Louisiana Tech University. He served as a member and on the board of directors of many organizations dedicated to the preservation of Minden's history. He was also a popular speaker for local organizations, contributor to the Minden Press-Herald and several history association publications, and author of eleven books on the history of Minden and Webster Parish. John was honored as Minden's 2018 Man of the Year in recognition of his service to the community.
For the last several years he has written a weekly newspaper column on local history for the Minden Press-Herald. The column followed a weekly Minden Press-Herald publication titled Cameos, which was written by John’s mother, Juanita Agan. She died in 2008. The works of both Agan’s centered on the history and special sentiments of Webster Parish.
John lived a life dedicated to his Lord Jesus Christ, and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church, Minden, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and member of the Church Heritage Committee.
John is reported to have had at least six hospitalizations between November 2019 and late April, 2020.
Paul Jameson wrote in announcing John's death on May 18... “With a heavy heart, I have to let you know that my uncle, John Agan, passed away this evening. Funeral details will be provided in the coming days. Please pray for the family during this difficult time.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Juanita Murphy Agan. Survivors include his sister, Suzanne Jameson, and husband, Bob, of Minden; and nephews: John Jameson and wife, Faith, of San Diego, California; David Jameson of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Paul Jameson of Minden.
A graveside service was held Thursday, May 21, at 2 PM at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden. The family asks that memorials be given to the Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum, Inc. or The Gideons International.
John Allison Agan, a pillar of the community, Webster Parish historian, author, genealogist and Associate Professor of History at Bossier Parish Community College, died peacefully at the age of 61.
John was the son of John C. Agan, Jr., and Juanita Louise Murphy Agan.
John pursued his life-long love of learning, history and politics by dedicating himself to preserving the history of his native Webster Parish while contributing his time and expansive knowledge to developing the present and future of Minden, the city he loved. After graduating from Minden High School in 1976, he earned a bachelor's and masters' degrees in history and social studies from Louisiana Tech University. He served as a member and on the board of directors of many organizations dedicated to the preservation of Minden's history. He was also a popular speaker for local organizations, contributor to the Minden Press-Herald and several history association publications, and author of eleven books on the history of Minden and Webster Parish. John was honored as Minden's 2018 Man of the Year in recognition of his service to the community.
For the last several years he has written a weekly newspaper column on local history for the Minden Press-Herald. The column followed a weekly Minden Press-Herald publication titled Cameos, which was written by John’s mother, Juanita Agan. She died in 2008. The works of both Agan’s centered on the history and special sentiments of Webster Parish.
John lived a life dedicated to his Lord Jesus Christ, and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church, Minden, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and member of the Church Heritage Committee.
John is reported to have had at least six hospitalizations between November 2019 and late April, 2020.
Paul Jameson wrote in announcing John's death on May 18... “With a heavy heart, I have to let you know that my uncle, John Agan, passed away this evening. Funeral details will be provided in the coming days. Please pray for the family during this difficult time.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Juanita Murphy Agan. Survivors include his sister, Suzanne Jameson, and husband, Bob, of Minden; and nephews: John Jameson and wife, Faith, of San Diego, California; David Jameson of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Paul Jameson of Minden.
A graveside service was held Thursday, May 21, at 2 PM at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden. The family asks that memorials be given to the Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum, Inc. or The Gideons International.
John was the son of John C. Agan, Jr., and Juanita Louise Murphy Agan.
John pursued his life-long love of learning, history and politics by dedicating himself to preserving the history of his native Webster Parish while contributing his time and expansive knowledge to developing the present and future of Minden, the city he loved. After graduating from Minden High School in 1976, he earned a bachelor's and masters' degrees in history and social studies from Louisiana Tech University. He served as a member and on the board of directors of many organizations dedicated to the preservation of Minden's history. He was also a popular speaker for local organizations, contributor to the Minden Press-Herald and several history association publications, and author of eleven books on the history of Minden and Webster Parish. John was honored as Minden's 2018 Man of the Year in recognition of his service to the community.
For the last several years he has written a weekly newspaper column on local history for the Minden Press-Herald. The column followed a weekly Minden Press-Herald publication titled Cameos, which was written by John’s mother, Juanita Agan. She died in 2008. The works of both Agan’s centered on the history and special sentiments of Webster Parish.
John lived a life dedicated to his Lord Jesus Christ, and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church, Minden, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and member of the Church Heritage Committee.
John is reported to have had at least six hospitalizations between November 2019 and late April, 2020.
Paul Jameson wrote in announcing John's death on May 18... “With a heavy heart, I have to let you know that my uncle, John Agan, passed away this evening. Funeral details will be provided in the coming days. Please pray for the family during this difficult time.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Juanita Murphy Agan. Survivors include his sister, Suzanne Jameson, and husband, Bob, of Minden; and nephews: John Jameson and wife, Faith, of San Diego, California; David Jameson of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Paul Jameson of Minden.
A graveside service was held Thursday, May 21, at 2 PM at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden. The family asks that memorials be given to the Dorcheat Historical Association & Museum, Inc. or The Gideons International.
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