Edward Maxie Hagan

Edward Maxie was born in Laurel Hill, Florida to the late Jacob Augustus and Mary Exa (Kirksey) Hagan. He was one of seven children and enjoyed close relationships with his siblings throughout their lives. Max always looked forward to frequent gatherings with his brothers and sisters, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving sibling. Assuredly, there was a great reunion in Heaven when they were all united again. After graduating from Pascagoula High School, Max initially worked as a riveter in the shipyard. Later, he began what would become his lifelong career as an optician, with an apprenticeship in Pascagoula, MS. His career moved him and his family from Mississippi, to Pennsylvania, to Alabama, to Maryland, to Georgia, and finally to Tennessee. Max was an entrepreneur at heart and trained hard to pursue his dreams. In 1972, Hagan Optical opened its doors in Dalton, Georgia. Over the years, Max expanded Hagan Optical to multiple stores in Georgia and one in Alabama. Max loved his job and loved to help people. He also loved his employees, and many of them credit him as a mentor. He retired from Hagan Optical in 1995. Max reconnected with his old friend, Patricia, and they married on June 13, 1996. Together they enjoyed 22 ½ wonderful years of marriage. Max and Pat attended the Glen Burnie church of Christ together. Max’s faith was always the largest part of his life. He strove to serve the Lord by teaching Bible classes and leading singing most of his adult life. In his later years, Max’s vision deteriorated to the point that he was unable to serve in ways in which he was accustomed; however, he never lost his love of praising God in song and hearing the Bible read. In retirement, Max enjoyed woodworking. He built many beautiful pieces over the years, but his most cherished were his signature walking sticks. If someone would call one a cane, Max would say, “I married a Cain, I don’t use one to walk.” Max loved a good joke. It was his favorite way to communicate: telling jokes while sharing a cup of coffee with friends and family. If you were friends with Max, it did not take long for you to become his family. Max considered himself a grandpa to all. Max was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Lucille Hagan Senterfitt, Nell Hagan Cash Welch, Cassie Hagan Rogers, John Paul Hagan, Charles Monroe Hagan, William Hagan; children, Jacob Carl Hagan, Judy Lynn Hagan Manring, and LeAnn Hagan; and his beloved wife Patricia Cain Hagan. He leaves to cherish precious memories, his children, Janice Hagan, Eric Hagan, Carin Cain Guensch (Greg), and Keith Cain (Bekah); his grandchildren, David Spear (Sara), Teris Manring Craft (Jessie), Robert Craig, Kathryn Calton (Craig), Trae Manring Harper (Blaine), Lindsey Williams, and Braxton and Sydney Guensch; great-grandchildren, Trevon and Jessalyn Craft, Trenton Spear, Cassie and George Calton, Jace Harper, and Mila Wesley. Memorial Service will be held, Saturday July 16th at 3pm Glen Burnie Church of Christ 2 Eastern St, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-761-3795 Local Florist information: Wildflower Florist 410-859-9292 http://www.wildflowermd.com

Edward Maxie Hagan

November 23, 1932 - July 10, 2022