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Agan assisted in the development of the [[Dorcheat Historical Association Museum]] at 116 Pearl Street downtown. Museum director Schelley Francis said that Agan had been invaluable in assembling historical materials for inclusion in the museum. Francis said, "museum would have never taken off like it has without the knowledge of this man. He has helped us to get the stories told. I would not have the knowledge of our history and I dare say neither would most of you without him."<ref name=mph/>
Agan assisted in the development of the [[Dorcheat Historical Association Museum]] at 116 Pearl Street downtown. Museum director Schelley Francis said that Agan had been invaluable in assembling historical materials for inclusion in the museum. Francis said, "museum would have never taken off like it has without the knowledge of this man. He has helped us to get the stories told. I would not have the knowledge of our history and I dare say neither would most of you without him."<ref name=mph/>
==Death==
==Death and legacy==
Agan was hospitalized six times prior to his death. He is survived by an older sister, Suzanne Agan Jameson, the wife of Robert D. "Bob" Jameson, and three nephews, John Jameson and wife, Faith, of [[San Diego]], [[California]]; David Jameson of Grand Rapids, [[Michigan]], and Paul Jameson of Minden.<ref name=obit/>
Agan was hospitalized six times prior to his death and was under [[dialysis]]. He is survived by an older sister, Suzanne Agan Jameson, the wife of Robert D. "Bob" Jameson, and three nephews, John Jameson and wife, Faith, of [[San Diego]], [[California]]; David Jameson of Grand Rapids, [[Michigan]], and Paul Jameson of Minden.<ref name=obit/>
He died fifteen days before his 62nd birthday. He is interred at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden.<ref name=findagrave>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210258879/john-allison-agan|title=John Allison Agan|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref>
He died fifteen days before his 62nd birthday. He is interred at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden.<ref name=findagrave>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210258879/john-allison-agan|title=John Allison Agan|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref>
Publisher David Specht, Jr., expressed sadness on learning of his friend Agan's death:
<blockquote>
'''... I knew John as a friend who would always be honest with me, even when we didn’t agree. John and I were often on opposite sides of the political spectrum, but we always had great respect for one another. His [[liberal]] tendencies versus my [[conservative]] tendencies often turned into some wonderful conversations whether in person or via text or Facebook Messenger. …
John’s love of history and the accuracy of remembering it was a gift to all of us. It is something we have truly lost. No one will ever know the full story of how much work John put into chronicling the history of our community. But, one thing is for sure. There is a void left by his departure....
John’s passing means the end of an era of covering the history of our community. But for a lot of us, it means the passing of a dear friend, a confidant, a teacher, and a fine human being. Rest in peace, John Agan. You are already being missed.'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://press-herald.com/david-specht-john-agan-was-more-than-a-community-treasure-he-was-my-friend/|title=John Agan was more than a community treasure, he was my friend.|publisher=''Minden Press-Herald''|date=May 19, 2020|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref></blockquote>
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