Hugh Dean Hagar

OBITUARY HUGH DEAN HAGAR Hugh Dean Hagar of Macks Creek, MO, age 35, was born November 10, 1970 in Springfield, MO. He was lifted into the arms of his savior on February 24, 2006. He was raised in Halfway, MO. Hugh graduated in 1989 from Halfway High School. He was very active in basketball, and cross country. He was a member of the F.F.A.. He enjoyed being a team player. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He volunteered and proudly served in Desert Storm. Hugh received several medals and commendations. He was honorably discharged, March 1, 1997. On September 11, 1999, Hugh was united in marriage to Emily Jane Vest. To this union Grace Jane was born. Hugh had a multitude of technical skills.. He was employed at Midwest Aero, where he refinished air planes from across the region. At the time of his death, he was employed with Glava Foam Marine Industries in Camdenton, MO as a welder. He was a master at his craft, certified by the American Welding Society. He enjoyed his workplace and his fellow workers. He had recently returned from a company sponsored ice fishing retreat in Fargo, MN. Hugh was a member of the Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church. He was saved and baptized in February 2005. Hugh knew his Bible and stared every morning listening to a sermon on TV. His love of his children, mother and country were the most important aspects of his life. The bond that he shared with his mother gave him the strength to endure all of life's trials and tribulations. He spent all of his spare time with his daughter, Gracie Jane, teaching her the meaning of true love and acceptance of all of God's creatures. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ruth Bays Underwood and Glen Bays, and step-grandfather, Bernard Underwood. Also his paternal grandparents, Perry and Pearl Hagar. He is survived by one son Drew Stocksdill of Long Lane, MO; his daughter, Gracie Jane Hagar and her mother, Emily Jane Hagar of Bolivar; his mother, Glenda Bays of Bolivar; one sister Jacque Rooffener of Camdenton, MO; one brother Roy Glen Gladden and wife Toni of Jerico Springs, MO; Also aunts and uncles, jerry Bays and wife Dana of Lewisville, TX; Judy Carman and husband Dan of Bolivar; Dave Hagar and wife Sue of Smithville, MO; his uncle Ray Hagar of North Little Rock, AR; his aunt Bev Hagar of Irving, TX; and his brother at heart, Al Hogan of Hermitage, MO. His father Jimmy Dean Hagar of Bolivar, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and an endless amount of very dear friends. From the depths of her heart, his mother has prayed for so many years that Hugh would be saved and know the Lord, knowing that one day, she will see him again, by being a witness of his salvation and baptism. "Hugh, take my love with you". Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 11:00 AM in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jeff Julien and the Eulogy by Al Hogan. Musical Soloist were Tina Hogan, singing " and Bob Lovett singing, "When I've Gone The Last Mile Of The Way", and "Go Rest High On That Mountain". Janice Pavey was the pianist. Casketbearers were, Bubba Boyd, Al Hogan, David Eversoll, Randy Voris, Darren Redd, and Frank McKenna. Honorary Casketbearers were, Bob Albers, James Rooffener, Sam Vest, Stan Shobe, Terri Greer Cloyd, Sheila Greer Ferguson and Jason Farmer. Burial was in the Reed Cemetery south of Halfway under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar. Military services were held by the Flemington AMVETS Honor Guard Post #114. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gracie Jane Hagar Trust in memory of Hugh Dean Hagar, % Bank Of Bolivar, 494 S. Springfield, Bolivar, MO 65613 Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Hugh Dean Hagar

November 10, 1970 - February 24, 2006