Monday, November 5, 2007

Hagan Cooper's passing

Hagan Cooper passed away suddenly this morning. Apparently he was loading some cows and had a heart attack. The services are pending, but will probably be at Elkins.
Brother Cooper worked hard in the Lord's vineyard and was certainly loved by many.
Steve

1 comment:

Steve said...

Here's the obituary from the Times Daily:

Hagan Lee Cooper, age 76, of Killen, passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at ECM Hospital. He was born Sept. 12, 1931, in El Campo, Texas.

The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at Elkins East Chapel. Brother Don Osborne and Brother Matt Oglesby will officiate. Burial will follow in Cooper Cemetery, Lauderdale 171, Center Star. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. today.

Hagan graduated from Mars Hill Bible School in 1951. He attended David Lipscomb and Peabody University, where he earned his masters in education. His love for children as an educator spanned 38 years; 33 of these years were spent as principal of Little Hatton in Colbert County. Hagan dedicated his life to the Lord as a young man. During his years as a preacher, he preached for several churches in Lauderdale and Limestone counties, helping to start West Rogersville Church of Christ and Brookhill Church of Christ. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ, Lexington.

Hagan enjoyed working on his cattle farm as well as working in his extensive flower garden. He loved to entertain, and he loved his family and friends. Everyone was welcome at his home. Hagan especially enjoyed spending time with his two much loved granddaughters.

Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his parents, A.D. Cooper and Dora Myrick Cooper; and brother, James D. Cooper.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ellaree Adams Cooper; daughter, Regina Cooper Camp (Micky); son, Mitchell Lee Cooper (Debbie); beloved granddaughters, Addison and Peyton Camp; honorary grandson, John Miller Lawson; brother, Reeder Cooper; sisters, Leona Johnson and husband, Neal, Donna Ann Smith and husband, Ray, all of Killen; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be nephews, Randy Adams, Darryl Adams, Jamey Adams, Kenneth Johnson, Dennis Smith, and honorary grandson, John Miller Lawson.

Elkins East Chapel, Center Star, is assisting the family.