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Michael Haag Obituary
Michael Keith "Tiger" Haag of Martin, TN, age 47, died suddenly, after a short illness on June 21, 2013.
He was born March 27, 1966 in Memphis, TN. Tiger weighed only 4 pounds at birth, and his father said to his mother, "He is fighting like a tiger to live." The name stuck, and he was forever known as Tiger.
He was a standout athlete at Christian Brothers High School and Christian Brothers College. Following college, he was the assistant golf professional at Jackson Country Club for 4 years. Tiger has been the head golf professional at Poplar Meadows Country Club in Union City, TN for the past 18 years.
Tiger was the son of Carolyn and Leon Haag of Millington, TN.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lois and Carol Glass of Covington, TN, Anna and Carl Haag of Vincennes, IN.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 22 years, Amy Dodson Haag; his greatest joy and accomplishment, his son, Houston. He is survived by his brother, Lee (Julie) Haag of Germantown, TN; and a "plethora" of family members and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 24, 2013 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Road in Memphis, TN 38133 from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m.
The funeral and Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, any memorials may be sent directly to First State Bank, Attention: John Clark, 115 West Washington Avenue, Union City, TN 38261 for the Houston Haag Educational Fund.
Memories and Condolences
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Mary Jo (Williams) Ray
August 27, 2013
Oh Carolyn,Leon, and Lee. I don't know where to start. I missed Tiger's obituary in the paper due to Buddy being in and out of the hospital. I know your hearts are broken and I pray for God's healing comfort to surround all of you. I'm so sorry that I found out after the funeral. Tiger will always hold a special place in my heart and in my Michael's heart. Please keep Tiger alive in your heart as you remember all of the good times. He will always live in mine! Hugs and much love!
Beth Robilio Fatchett
July 3, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Tiger's passing. Although it was more than 33 years ago, I still remember him plain as day back at Holy Rosary. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
June 27, 2013
Prayers go out to the entire family. Tiger was a couple of years younger than me and usually their games were played before us so my dad and I would watch him pitch before we played. Even at a young age he was a great competitor and natural talent. I got to play golf a time or two with him 25 years later. Different sport, same great competitive attitude. But even more than that I remember his inviting, friendly smile! I could tell at the visitation that he passed that on to Houston. I'll be looking in the paper for all the success stories to come. Your dad will be proud. Our loss is Heavens gain. Steve Stapleton
Barbara & Mickey Glidewell
June 26, 2013
Haag Family, your in our thoughts at this difficult time. Sending love & prayers. God bless your family!
Joe B. Kent
June 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Haag's. Tiger was one of a kind and a great athelete and childhood friend
Cindy Finkbeiner
June 26, 2013
To the Haag Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Tiger was a sweet person and I have fond memories growing up at Holy Rosary with the Haag family! My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family!
Cindy Glidewell Finkbeiner
Kevin Kent
June 26, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Haag, Lee and entire Haag Family,
I just heard the news about Tiger. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I remember growing up at the Catholic CLub and Tiger and me would play basketball every Friday night. Needless to say he would school me and wear me out in around the world, horse then 1 on 1. We had great times growing up and I will never forget his ability to connect to people, competitiveness and his great kindness. Tiger made a difference in this world and we lost a great one. He is present with the Lord and at Peace and I pray for all of your comfort and peace during this difficult time.
sarah ronin
June 25, 2013
Amy & Houston
my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the haag family. my heart is breaking for you & it still seems very unreal. tiger was such an amazing person, boss, and friend and i thank him and yall for the opportunities given to me over the years. he treated me like his own child and he will forever live on in my memories & be in my heart & mind.
i love yall
Karen Smith Dickinson
June 25, 2013
I was deeply saddened to hear of Tiger's passing. I still remember his athletic abilities from grade school and knew he would go far in life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
keith domino
June 25, 2013
So very sorry to the Haag family,may the love from friends and family make this time easier on yall. Tiger was a great person as well as a great athlete.He will be greatly missed !!!!!
Doug Fish
June 25, 2013
Just heard the sad news. You all were like a second family to me during my time in Memphis, and I have a lot of happy memories of Tiger. Peace and comfort to the entire Haag family.
Billly Wilson
June 25, 2013
I have so many memories of Tiger and the Haag family. They were great supporters of Holy Rosary back in the 70's. Tiger and Lee were great athletes, Leon was a great coach and Carolyn was a wonderful supporter of our program. The one thing I will always remember about Tiger is his sports IQ. I remember him pitching as early as the 5th grade. In an intense situation he would get that look on his face during a game and it would almost be like he was in his zone and figure out a way to win. In P.E. he was a natural at any sport. I remember rolling out a Shot Put one day and Tiger threw the thing farther than anyone in the class.
I have so many great memories of Holy Rosary, the students, teachers, the Men's Club. Holy Rosary was a wonderful school. I value the memories.
To the Haag family, my prayers are with you all.
Billy Wilson
Mary O'Malley Jensen
June 25, 2013
I am stunned and so sorry to hear of Tiger's passing. I was just thinking about him and some other Holy Rosary kids we used to play two below football with in the neighborhood. My prayers go out to his family in this time of sorrow.
David Dirmeyer
June 25, 2013
So very sorry. We will pray for Tiger and all the Haag family.
John Carr
June 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I had the good fortune to coach Tiger in 5th grade baseball at Holy Rosary. I was only 20. I was asked the secret to being a successful 5th grade baseball coach, and I answered "well, having Tiger Haag, Steve Metz and Mike Kelley on the team helped a little". RIP Tiger!!
Denisce Paine
June 25, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. May you find some peace in knowing tiger is in a better place.
John Anthony
June 25, 2013
Lee (and family) I just heard the very sad news, and am so sorry that we missed the funeral. We wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and pray that God is with you during this time. We are so sorry for your loss, Tiger was a very special person, and I know how very proud you were of him. God Bless you
Wayne Sills
June 25, 2013
I believe the 3 point shot was invented for "TIGER". He was always in the LEAD, with a smile. Great man
Jim Donato
June 25, 2013
Just last week I was telling my son a story about Tiger and the "Slurve." Nobody could touch it. So sorry to learn of his passing. My condolences to the family.
Frank Malvezzi
June 25, 2013
Tiger was a special athlete but even a better human being. My condolences to his family.
Greg Crenshaw
June 24, 2013
In memory of Tiger. It was an honor and privilege to play ball with him and to call him a friend. Praying for Amy, Houston, and the entire family. Houston, the "Tiger Slider" is the best. Love you all!
Scott Colloredo
June 24, 2013
Tiger was a great guy and will be missed by many. One of my favorite memories growing up was during recess at Holy Rosary. Every school day for a couple of years, Tiger and I played basketball against Steve Metz and Mike Kelly, two on two. I'm sure it helped us win the eighth grade Catholic schools championship led, of course, by Tiger and Coach Haag.
My athletic career didn't go near as far as Tiger's, but while it lasted, it was an honor being a teammate and friend of such a great athlete and a great guy.
June 24, 2013
condolences to all.
Kenneth Pogson
June 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Houston, and all of the family. (Aunt)Dell Dodson
Judy Simek
June 24, 2013
Carolyn, Leon, and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Tiger. May God be with you in your time of sorrow, and may you find solace in your memories.
Robin Cox
June 24, 2013
Amy, I am so sorry to hear of Tiger's passing. He was a wonderful guy and will be missed. My prayers go out to you and your son.
June 24, 2013
I am so very sorry to have learned of Tiger's passing so suddenly. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
~Lauren Boyd Shaffrey
Jay and Cristy Bowen
June 24, 2013
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