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Agan was born to John C. Agan, Jr. (1918-1989), a long-time salesman for the [[Ford]] Motor Company,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53927666/john-c_-agan|title=John C. Agan, Jr.|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref> and the former Juanita Louise Murphy (1923-2008), who wrote the weekly sentimental column "Cameos" for ''[[Minden Press-Herald|The Minden Press-Herald]],''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31000173/juanita-louise-agan|title=Juanita Louise Murphy Agan|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref>. After graduation from [[Minden (Louisiana) High School|Minden High School]] in 1976, he earned two degrees from [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]]. He was an associate professor of history at Bossier Parish Community College in [[Bossier City]], west of Minden.<ref name=obit>{{cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=john-allison-agan&pid=196219630&fhid=10239|title=Jolhn Agan obituary|publisher=''The Shreveport Times''|date=May 20, 2020|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref> | Agan was born to John C. Agan, Jr. (1918-1989), a long-time salesman for the [[Ford]] Motor Company,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53927666/john-c_-agan|title=John C. Agan, Jr.|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref> and the former Juanita Louise Murphy (1923-2008), who wrote the weekly sentimental column "Cameos" for ''[[Minden Press-Herald|The Minden Press-Herald]],''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31000173/juanita-louise-agan|title=Juanita Louise Murphy Agan|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref>. After graduation from [[Minden (Louisiana) High School|Minden High School]] in 1976, he earned two degrees from [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]]. He was an associate professor of history at Bossier Parish Community College in [[Bossier City]], west of Minden.<ref name=obit>{{cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=john-allison-agan&pid=196219630&fhid=10239|title=Jolhn Agan obituary|publisher=''The Shreveport Times''|date=May 20, 2020|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref> | ||
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Agan was a long-time member of the First [[Southern Baptist|Baptist]] Church in Minden, for which he served as a [[deacon]], [[Sunday school]] teacher, and member of the Church Heritage Committee. His [[Facebook]] page quotes him: “I just want to do what I can to help others and let the love of [[Jesus]] show through me. I want people to realize that [[Christ]] is all about love and we should all try to make the world a better place for everyone.”<ref name=mph/> | Agan was a long-time member of the First [[Southern Baptist|Baptist]] Church in Minden, for which he served as a [[deacon]], [[Sunday school]] teacher, and member of the Church Heritage Committee. His [[Facebook]] page quotes him: “I just want to do what I can to help others and let the love of [[Jesus]] show through me. I want people to realize that [[Christ]] is all about love and we should all try to make the world a better place for everyone.”<ref name=mph/> | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
''The Press-Herald'' published weekly Agan's historical column entitled "Echoes of Our Past," which present expansive historical information not previously uncovered. He wrote eleven books centering upon Webster Parish history, mostly through Arcadia Publishing of Mount Pleasant, [[South Carolina]]. Some of the titles are ''Lost Minden'', ''Minden 1933,'' ''Webster Parish,'' ''MindenPerserverance of Pride,'' ''Remembering Minden: Echoes of Our Past."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/John-Agan/e/B005967AWQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share|title=Books by John Agan|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref> The Webster Parish Police Jury named him the "official Webster Parish historian. "<ref name=mph>{{cite web|url=https://press-herald.com/webster-parish-historian-john-agan-has-passed-away/|title=Webster Parish Historian John Agan has passed away|publisher=''[[Minden Press-Herald]]''|date=May 19, 2020|author=Will Phillips|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref>In 2018, he was named "Minden Man of the Year."<ref name=findagrave/> | ''The Press-Herald'' published weekly Agan's historical column entitled "Echoes of Our Past," which present expansive historical information not previously uncovered. He wrote eleven books centering upon Webster Parish history, mostly through Arcadia Publishing of Mount Pleasant, [[South Carolina]]. Some of the titles are ''Lost Minden'', ''Minden 1933,'' ''Webster Parish,'' ''MindenPerserverance of Pride,'' ''Remembering Minden: Echoes of Our Past."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/John-Agan/e/B005967AWQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share|title=Books by John Agan|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref> The Webster Parish Police Jury named him the "official Webster Parish historian. "<ref name=mph>{{cite web|url=https://press-herald.com/webster-parish-historian-john-agan-has-passed-away/|title=Webster Parish Historian John Agan has passed away|publisher=''[[Minden Press-Herald]]''|date=May 19, 2020|author=Will Phillips|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref>In 2018, he was named "Minden Man of the Year."<ref name=findagrave/> | ||
Revision as of 23:52, May 21, 2020
| John Allison Agan
(Louisiana historian, journalist, and author) | |
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| Born | June 3, 1958 Minden, Webster Parish Louisiana |
| Died | May 19, 2020 (aged 61)
Resting place: |
| Political Party | Democrat[1] |
| Spouse | Never married Parents: |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
John Allison Agan (June 3, 1958 – May 19, 2020) was an historian, historical preservationist, educator, professor, lecturer, reference librarian, journalist, and author from his native Minden in Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana.
Background
Agan was born to John C. Agan, Jr. (1918-1989), a long-time salesman for the Ford Motor Company,[2] and the former Juanita Louise Murphy (1923-2008), who wrote the weekly sentimental column "Cameos" for The Minden Press-Herald,[3]. After graduation from Minden High School in 1976, he earned two degrees from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. He was an associate professor of history at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, west of Minden.[4]
Agan was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Minden, for which he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and member of the Church Heritage Committee. His Facebook page quotes him: “I just want to do what I can to help others and let the love of Jesus show through me. I want people to realize that Christ is all about love and we should all try to make the world a better place for everyone.”[5]
Career
The Press-Herald published weekly Agan's historical column entitled "Echoes of Our Past," which present expansive historical information not previously uncovered. He wrote eleven books centering upon Webster Parish history, mostly through Arcadia Publishing of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Some of the titles are Lost Minden, Minden 1933, Webster Parish, MindenPerserverance of Pride, Remembering Minden: Echoes of Our Past."[6] The Webster Parish Police Jury named him the "official Webster Parish historian. "[5]In 2018, he was named "Minden Man of the Year."[7] 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."[5]
Death
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.[4] He died fifteen days before his 62nd birthday. He is interred at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden.[7]
References
- ↑ John Agan. Mylife.com. Retrieved on May 21, 2020.
- ↑ John C. Agan, Jr.. Findagrave.com. Retrieved on May 21, 2020.
- ↑ Juanita Louise Murphy Agan. Findagrave.com. Retrieved on May 21, 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jolhn Agan obituary. The Shreveport Times (May 20, 2020). Retrieved on May 21, 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Will Phillips (May 19, 2020). Webster Parish Historian John Agan has passed away. Minden Press-Herald. Retrieved on May 21, 2020.
- ↑ Books by John Agan. Amazon.com. Retrieved on May 21, 2020.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 John Allison Agan. Findagrave.com. Retrieved on May 21, 2020.