Photo courtesy of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home - Belfry
Belfry, Kentucky
Apr 14, 1952 – Dec 17, 2024
Eddie Ray Hager Sr., 72 of Ransom, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his residence. Eddie was born on April 14, 1952 in Pike County, KY the son of the late William and Dorothy Rose Hager. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Jim Reed and Floyd Noe. Eddie was a former coal miner and an avid banjo player who loved bluegrass music. Eddie was also of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Delphia Ann McCoy Hager; his children, Eddie Ray (Rachel) Hager Jr. of Pikeville, KY and Libby (Larry) Slone of Ransom, KY; his sisters, Linda Noe of Belfry, KY, Phyllis Reed of Sidney, KY and Rita Hager of Ransom, KY; his grandchildren, Tyler Hager, Jonathan Aldana, and Chloe Hager; one great-grandchild, Kason Hager and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Private graveside services will be held at the Willie Jake Hager Cemetery, Ransom, KY, with Eddie's family and friends 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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Heartbroken to hear about Eddie Ray. My mind goes back to so many precious childhood memories. He was like a brother to me. We may have been apart but he was thought of often. So talented and loved.
Acie & Pam Hager
December 19, 2024 | Waco, KY
Condolences to the family of Eddie. He was an humble man whom with his wife, raised a wonderful family.
Barbara and Amy Mounts
December 18, 2024 | Ransom, KY | Neighbor
My condolences to the family of Eddie Ray. We went to school together. He was a dear friend. I am so sorry for the families loss.
Hawkeye Dixon
December 18, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patsy Stanley Coleman
December 18, 2024 | Sidney, KY
I knew Eddie years and years ago.We went to Blackberry Grade School and Belfry High School together and graduated in 1970.
Eddie was very kind and would help anyone at anytime when needed.
He was a very good friend to me.
Prayers for all the families. God Bless you all!!
Katen Scott
December 18, 2024 | 1646 Carters Valley Rd., TN | Classmate
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. To all the family of Eddie we will be praying for all of you. Delphia I am so sorry for your loss. Eddie was a really nice person he was always ready tto help anyone and everyone that he could.
Barbara Hatfield Runyon
December 18, 2024 | Parkersburg, WV | Friend
praying for the family, Eddie will be missed.
bryan hager
December 18, 2024 | Ransom, KY | Neighbor
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Marie Stanley
December 18, 2024 | Hardy, KY | Friend
Played music with Eddie years ago on the mountain. Amazing banjo picker.
Dennis McGuire
December 18, 2024 | Kingsport, TN | Friend