Cameron R. Agin

Cameron R. "Cam" Agin, 81, former Mayor of Zanesville , died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007 at Genesis Hospice - Morrison House. He was born May 17, 1925, in Zanesville, a son of the late Lloyd A. and Helen Fluharty Agin. Cam was a former member of City Council and former Police Chief, retiring after a 30 year career. He was a World War II Army Veteran, who was a Sergeant in the 301st Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, Third Army. During his service in the Army, he received the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. While serving in the military, Cam was the Lightweight Boxing Champion of Europe. Cam was inducted into the Ohio Veteran Hall of Fame on November 3, 2005 and the Muskingum County Veteran Hall of Fame in 2005. He was an active member of the community with the following involvements; Lifetime member of the American Legion Post 29, Past Commander and Life Member of the VFW George Selsam Post 1058, past member of the firing squad, Life member of the Eagles #302, F.O.P. Lodge # 5, Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Jaycees, Lodge of Amity # 5 F&AM, Amrou Grotto # 45, Past President of Charity Newsies, Lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans, The Mayor Association of Ohio and Lifetime member of 94th Infantry Division Association. Cam was a Golden Glove Boxer who fought as an amateur boxer with a record of 96-2-1 and a professional record of 17-0. Surviving are his wife, Maria A. (Kohlmann) Agin of the home, whom he married in Germany, August 1946; two daughters, Lisa Bunting and Monika (Jeff Veyon) Spragg, both of Zanesville; two sons, Kurt (Marylou) Agin and Philip Agin, both of Zanesville; five grandsons, Jason (Lara) Bunting and Bryan (Amy) Bunting, both of Zanesville, Kory (Carey) Agin of Liberty Twp., Aaron (Brenda Beazel) Spragg and Adam Spragg, both of Zanesville; six great grandchildren; a brother, Richard Agin of Zanesville and a host of family and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Cameron Agin Jr.; a step-father, Harry Moore; a mother-in-law, Anna Kohlmann; three sisters, Ruth Crothers, Dorothy Todd and Bonnie Baker; a brother, Walter Agin and son-in-law, Tom Bunting. Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2007 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville and one hour prior to services. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at the funeral home with Rex Agin officiating. Burial will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park. VFW George Selsam Post 1058 will hold full military honors at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.