Harold (Hal) Cragin
1926-2007


Harold Isaiah Cragin (Hal/Coach), 80, of Connestee Falls , N.C. passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2007 of natural causes.

Born Aug. 14, 1926 in Merchantville , N.J. to Harold and Elizabeth Cragin, Hal graduated from Haverford College (Pa.) as an undergraduate and earned his master's degree in secondary education. He served as an army MP in the Philippines during World War II.

He was an avid world traveler and a lover of jazz music and Philadelphia sports teams.  Hal was an English teacher, student counselor and varsity football coach at Pennington, Perkiomen, and Culver Military college preparatory boarding schools. He was a board member of Perkiomen, an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), as well as an active member of Brevard Community Church .

Hal's years as a teacher and coach made an indelible impact on so many lives. He is survived by many loved ones, his family and friends.  In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send contributions to Brevard Community Church at 417 Morris Road , Brevard , N.C. 28712 .  A memorial service was held on January 26 at Brevard Community Church.