Dr. James Hagely

Dr. Hagely

Dr. James M. Hagely 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at The Pickering House. He was Doctor of Veterinary Medicine operating the Hagely Vet Clinic with 56 years of service. He was a World War II US Army Air Corp. veteran.
He was a member of The First United Methodist Church, Lifetime member of the Ohio Veterinary of Medicine, former member of the Lancaster Elks Lodge #570 now a member of the New Lexington Elks Lodge #509, American Legion Post #11, AMVETS, VFW Post #1516, former member of F.O.E. Aries 2120, 40et 8 and former member of Loyal Order of Moose .
He is survived by his wife, Judy Hagely; son, Craig (Linda) Hagely of Florida; daughter, Sandy (Jay) Jeffers of Lancaster, Ohio; Step-daughter, Stephanie (Ted Craiglow) Holbert of West Virginia and Windy (Rod Jones) Holbert of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Aaron, Adam and Mike Hagely Kyle and Cory Jeffers, Dez Holbert, Audrey Jones, many friends including special friends, Richard and Barb Lundell and Dave Volkner all of Lancaster, Ohio.
He had a strong character, was compassionate, loved to tell stories of random things and valued a strong education. From a man that loved his job so much that he stated he was very fortunate that he never had to work a day in his life.
Dr. James Hagely was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara “Bobbie” Hagely, parents, Marion and Pride Hagely and sister-in-law, Charlotte DeWitt.
Funeral service will be held Monday, February 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL , 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 with Rev. Cheryl Foulk officiating. Burial to follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens with the Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail to conduct military rites at the cemetery. Friends may visit Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The New Lexington Elks Lodge #509 will have a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to The Pickering House, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
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