Burlin Junior Haggerty, 76, of Gulfport passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Gulfport. He was born in Milford, Indiana on June 14, 1941. He left Indiana to join the Navy and served 20 years. After the service he worked as an electrician offshore and at Fort A.P. Hill.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kay Haggerty. B.J. was a loving husband and father and grandfather.
His survivors include his wife, Cara Haggerty; his children, Cindy Horne, Kathryn Ammersbach, Sheila Haggerty and B.J. Haggerty; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, siblings and friends.
A service will be held Monday, August 7, 2017 AT 2:00 P.M. at the Armed Forces Retirement Home Chapel, Gulfport. Burial will be at sea.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com