Billy Ray Hager's Obituary
Billy Ray Hager, 78, of Denver, NC, formerly of Cornelius, died March 4, 2018. He was born on May 5, 1939 in Mecklenburg County to the late Thomas and Edna Hager. He was a 1959 graduate of North Meck. High School, where he played basketball. He owned BR Hager & Co. Construction and the Lake House Restaurant.
Survivors include his wife Dianne Hager; son, Clif Hager of Denver; daughter, April Hager Howard and husband Rodney of Denver; siblings, Tommy Hager (Pat), Shirley Carpenter, and Nancy Covington (Jimmy) and grandchildren, River, Colton and Walker.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday, March 6 at James Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday at James Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Novant Hospice or the Cornelius Church of God.
James Funeral Home is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
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