Obituaries
Darrell Eugene Hager
( September 25, 1940 - November 21, 2023 )
Darrell Eugene Hager, age 83, of Alexis died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Darrell was born September 25, 1940, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, to the late Orville and Margaret Long Hager. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Joe Ann Smith Hager, and his wife of 8 years, Joy Goodson Keever.
After graduating from Stanley High School, Darrell served in the US Navy for three years where he served on the USS Norfolk submarine. After serving his country, he had a 32 year long career as a dispatcher at Burlington Industries in Cramerton. In retirement, he enjoyed the company of his family, and especially of his grandchildren. Darrell was an avid fisherman and a member of the Alexis BassMasters Club. He also enjoyed spending time golfing especially with his son and grandson. Darrell was a lifelong member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Peyton Henry Hager of Lincolnton; daughter, Terry Ann Hager of Morganton; son, Steven Hager and wife Rhonda Keever Hager of Iron Station; grandchildren, Benjamin Hager and wife Rachel Small Hager of Iron Station and Alyssa Hager of Charlotte; brother Jefferey Hager and wife Janice Hager of Alexis; sisters Dorris Callaway and husband Glenn Callaway of Alexis and Gloria Miller of Whiteville.
The family will receive friends Friday at 11:00 until 11:45 AM at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alexis, NC with funeral services to follow at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials be made to Mount Zion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Alexis, NC 28006.
Darrell was born September 25, 1940, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, to the late Orville and Margaret Long Hager. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Joe Ann Smith Hager, and his wife of 8 years, Joy Goodson Keever.
After graduating from Stanley High School, Darrell served in the US Navy for three years where he served on the USS Norfolk submarine. After serving his country, he had a 32 year long career as a dispatcher at Burlington Industries in Cramerton. In retirement, he enjoyed the company of his family, and especially of his grandchildren. Darrell was an avid fisherman and a member of the Alexis BassMasters Club. He also enjoyed spending time golfing especially with his son and grandson. Darrell was a lifelong member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Peyton Henry Hager of Lincolnton; daughter, Terry Ann Hager of Morganton; son, Steven Hager and wife Rhonda Keever Hager of Iron Station; grandchildren, Benjamin Hager and wife Rachel Small Hager of Iron Station and Alyssa Hager of Charlotte; brother Jefferey Hager and wife Janice Hager of Alexis; sisters Dorris Callaway and husband Glenn Callaway of Alexis and Gloria Miller of Whiteville.
The family will receive friends Friday at 11:00 until 11:45 AM at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alexis, NC with funeral services to follow at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials be made to Mount Zion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Alexis, NC 28006.
Posted on 22 Nov 2023
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