Joseph L. Hagan, 84, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center after a long and courageous fight with cancer.

He was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.  Joe was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and was an avid UK fan.  Joe worked for Frank G. Schmitt for many years and was a farmer.  He was also a Kentucky Colonel and served on the Niagara Volunteer Fire Department for many years.  Joe was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was stationed at White Sands Missile Base.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Joyce Ann Sharp Hagan; his daughter, Tracey Lynn Hagan; his parents, Albert Layton and Addie Mae Madden Hagan; and his brother, William Hagan.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Lana Parker Hagan; one son, Joseph T. Hagan and his wife, Annette, of Henderson, Kentucky; two stepsons, Jackie Parker and Brent Parker, both of Henderson, Kentucky; one stepdaughter, Shelly Briscoe and her husband, Glenn, of Henderson, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Jacob Hagan, Madeline Hagan, Katelyn Henning, and Dax Bordenaro; three stepgrandchildren, Casey Childress, Brandon Nichols, and Chelsea Breeden; nieces and nephews, including Linda Snow of Henderson, Kentucky.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  The Reverend Mike Snyder will officiate.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2023, and until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice or New Hope Animal Rescue Center.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .