H. Aaron Dagen

March 28, 2023

Friday, March 17, 2023, H. Aaron Dagen, beloved father to Axl Beauregard, (his fur baby), son, brother, and friend, passed away due to heart complications. Aaron was born to Robert Lee Dagen and Doris (Hall) Dagen November 30, 1966, in Atmore, AL, and at the time of his passing resided in Pensacola, FL, at his beloved home he called Hinterlands.

Aaron had a strong work ethic, as was evident in his careers. He previously held various positions within the medical field, which also included teaching. Through his medical career journey, Aaron served as a medical missionary in the Philippines helping others. Later his career choices found him working for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department, and eventually securing a position he loved with the Pensacola Police Department. Those who worked with Aaron admired him for how he brightened their work day. He was known for his wit and humor, and for having a generous spirit.

Aaron was a devoted father to his fur baby, Axl Beauregard Dagen. Axl was a rescue dog, and the term rescue is perfectly fitting, as Aaron felt he just didn’t rescue Axl, but that Axl had also rescued him once he entered his life. The love the two had for one another was always evident in the photos he shared, and their evening walks they took.

Aaron had a love for fishing, and particularly surf fishing at Johnson’s Beach. He would frequent the beach to gather sand fleas and fish for pompano on numerous occasions. Even if the day out on the beach didn’t produce any yield, Aaron always made the best of the day with snapping those amazing photos of his time and sharing with his many friends and family. He always took advantage of the day, no matter the situation.

His home, Hinterlands, flourished with the love he had for plants and flowers. He cared for and nurtured such a vast array, and always took pleasure in showing them as you visited, and was always willing to share.

Aaron loved life and always took advantage of every chance he could to live life to the fullest. He had an adventurous and spontaneous soul. He was a devoted, caring, and true friend to so many. He never met a strange along his life’s journey. Through the years, Aaron amassed an enormous array of friends, capturing them all with his beautiful soul. He loved his friends dearly.

He loved making his orange marmalade and sharing, even having friends gather to help in making at times. With every holiday gathering Aaron attended, he always brought his fabulous bread pudding and whisky sauce, which was always anticipated and so delicious!

Aaron is predeceased by his father, Robert Lee Dagen; his maternal grandparents, Clara Wilson Cook and James O. Cook, and Archie Hall; and his paternal grandparents, William H. (Bill) Dagen and Aggidean (Barlow) Dagen.

He is survived by his mother, Doris (Hall) Dagen; his beloved Axl Beauregard; his siblings: (sister) Patricia (Pat) Peacock (Doug); (brother) Charles W. Creel (Charley); (sister) Dean (Pebbles) C. Dagen-Daw (Kenny); numerous nieces/nephews and great nieces/nephews; numerous cousins.

Also surviving Aaron are his numerous friends he also considered his family, in particular JJ, Roberta, Ken, Miss Rae, Melony, Kim, Lisa, Karen, Beth, Lynn and Michael.

The family would like to express a special thank you to JJ, Kim, Lisa, Karen, Beth, Melony, Lynn and Michael for the care and friendship shown to Aaron, and for your support to him over the years. Each of you cared deeply for Aaron, and it does not go unrecognized for all you have done.

A special thank you to Patrick and Misty for the amazing care of Aaron’s beloved Axl.

Trahan Funeral Home is entrusted with the care of Aaron. A Celebration of Life event will be held at a later date, in the near future.

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2 Responses to “H. Aaron Dagen”

  1. Cynthia Flannery Milligan on April 9th, 2023 9:01 pm

    I’m so sad to read this. He was my absolute favorite teacher a Capps med institute. He made things fun to learn. Prayers for his family and friends!

  2. Jeannie Daw Page on April 1st, 2023 2:01 pm

    To the family: So Sorry for you loss. Only good memories! May God keep him in his arms.

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