Dr. C.R. Hager

To the Hager families, some of my dearest friends; my prayers are with you. Dr. Hager was the finest, most courageous, and the best example of a strong parent that I ever knew while growing up in Nicholasville. He provided guidance to me as a child and young man, often the father image to which I tried to imitate when I grew older and wiser. He touched so many lives, as a leader in the Church, in the community and the colleges, in which he served. I can only say that I am so blessed that he...

I savored that fitting and beautiful celebration in Hughes Auditorium for Dr. C. R Hager(he had told me he made up the "R" so a period after his second initial wasn't necessary).

When Dr. Hager was president in 1992-93, I had the honor to serve as his secretary, green as I was. I retain impressions of his big, strong handshake, his smile and the twinkle in the eye; he was the consummate diplomat. It was very soon after double knee replacement surgery that he was called to serve. ...

To the Hager family,

May God give you peace in this time of sorrow and loss. Dr. Hager will be remembered in so many ways- He made a phenomenal contribution to family, community, and church.

I KNEW MR HAGER FROM A SMALL CHILD AT UMC.LATER HE WAS SUPERTINENT OF MY SCHOOL. MY MOTHER OFTEN SPOKE OF SHE ANDMR HAGER WERE THE TWO OLDEST LIVING MEMBERS OF THE NICHOLASVILLE UMC. SHE PASSED AWAY IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR. MR HAGER WAS A CHRISTIAN AND A GENTLEMAN IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD.

Dear Hager family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrow-filled time. May God bless your family.

Asbury Class of 1993

Buddy, I am thinking of you but can only send hugs from Florida.

Although I did not know Bro. Hager personally I do know and hold in highest esteem his son David, and I rejoice in the strong Christian witness the Hager family has had in our area of Kentucky. The peace of God be with you.

Nela and Family,
How sad to have lost Dr. Hager but how happy to know that he is in the Lord's presence at this time. He was a wonderful man. He always had a kind word to say. He always wanted me to go to Asbury to further my music. I will always remember his kind words and smile. You are in my prayers.
In His Name,
Shirley Mulcahy

Dear Dan and Sandy:

The Methodist Community has lost a very special person. Please know we send our love and sympathy.
We are honored to have known him.

With love and prayers,

Dan and Carol Van Sickle