Richard E. Hager, fifth of six children born to Fred and Marguerite Hager of Iredell County, NC, died May 29th. He earned a B.S. from Appalachian State University and an M.Ed from the University of South Carolina. He taught in Lincolnton, NC, Rock Hill, SC, and Columbia, SC. Upon retirement from education, he opened Monticello Gardens and Nursery in western Fairfield County. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters Frances Parks and Nancy Blankenship (Arthur). Surviving are brothers Dennis (Tim) of Millington, MD; Fred J. (Jennie) of Rock Hill; Michael (Eliza) of Raleigh, brother in-law L.A. Parks of Cleveland, NC; partner of 47 years Noel Wallace. Internment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to ETV Endowment of SC, 401 E. Kennedy St, SuiteB-1, Spartanburg, SC 29302 would be appreciated.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Richard E Hager May 29 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Lexington, state: South Carolina