John Micahel Fagan III

Memorial Service for John Michael Fagan III will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the American Legion in Gillette, WY with military honors provided by Sturgis Honor Guard. Burial will be at 3:00p.m., Monday July, 21, 2014 at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. John Fagan, age 64, passed away at his home on July 8, 2014 in Gillette, WY. John Michael Fagan III, known to his friends as Mike Fagan and Mr. Fagan was born September 14, 1949 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Dorothy M. (Moffitt) John M. Fagan Jr. Mike attended school in Springfield, graduating from Thornridge High School. Mr. Fagan went on to Lewis University where he earned his degrees in master carpentry, cabinet making, and general contracting. Mike was proud to have served in the U.S. Army and National Guard from August 1969 to August 1975 during The Vietnam War. While in the military he served as a Medic for his squadron and was a colonel aide. Mike was able to get supplies that others could not. He attained the rank of SP 4 and moved to Gillette after being honorably discharged. Mike went on to become a professional carpenter and later retired as a contractor/ carpenter. He wanted to help other people and especially other veterans. Mike loved meeting people, collected coins, loved building things, photography, reading, history and cooking. Most of all he loved spending time with friends and would visit with anyone. He was known for his great sense of humor. Mike was a member of the American Legion Post 42.Mike is survived by his brothers, David and Mike; sisters, Patricia and Robin. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralgillette.com Funeral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716