Ellis-Hager-Obituary

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Ellis Randall "Randy" Hager

Sep 11, 1954 - Dec 31, 2025

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Darlene and Matt, I am so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. You both are in our thoughts and prayers during this season of loss!

Carlie , I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Darlene & Matt,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a wonderful husband and dad. May God grant you comfort and strength as you go thru the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all families affected by this devastating loss.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Darlene and the rest of the family I am so sorry for your loss! Randy will be greatly missed! We will be praying for all of you!

Oh my goodness. Darlene I am so very sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you and keep you in His Loving Arms and to watch over you and your family during this time of sorrow. I know it's hard to lose someone you love, but I know God is watching over them and ONE DAY I'll see them again and so will you. I love you and my prayers are for all the families. God Bless You!!!

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Ellis's Obituary

Ellis "Randy" Randal Hager, 71, of Belfry, KY, passed away on December 31, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1954, to Ransom and Grace McCoy Hager, both of whom preceded him in death.

 

Randy was the loving husband of Darlene (Dotson) Hager, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. He was also a devoted father to his son, Matthew Ellis Hager, and a special father-in-law to Randa Coleman Hager. Randy cherished his grandchildren as life’s most precious blessings: Kaden Blake Hager, Ian Cruz Hager, Jett Randal Hager, and Easton Matthew Hager.

Other than his parents, Randy was preceded in death by three brothers: Bobby, Paul Irvine, and Christopher Hager. 

He is survived by his siblings: Marie (late Bruce) Justice of Belfry, KY; James (Vickie) Hager of McCarr, KY; Brenda (Lee) Dotson of Belfry, KY; Raymond (Pricella) Hager of Ransom, KY; Dolly Gail (Steve) Funsten of Mt. Vernon, OH; Acie (Pam) Hager of Waco, KY; Terry (Phyllis) Hager of Richmond, KY; Gary (Pennie) Hager of Martin County, KY; Michael (Carolyn) Hager of Pikeville, KY; and David Hager of Berea, KY.

Randy was a retired coal miner and home builder, but his true passion was his farm. It was a place he cherished, where he found great pride in caring for his animals. The farm wasn’t just a place, but a reflection of his hardworking nature and love for the land. 

In carrying out Randy’s wishes, visitation for Randy will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 12-1:30 PM at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY with Randy’s family serving as pallbearers. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Hager family. Online condolences may be made at rerogersfh.com. 

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