Glen H. Hagy

Glen H. Hagy, 94 year old World War II Veteran, flew his last mission October 6, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior. Glen was born December 31, 1925 in Gary, WV to the late George William and Carrie Watson Hagy. He attended Tazewell County schools graduating from Richlands High School. In 1943, Glen enlisted in the US Air Force and completed Gunner School and was assigned to the 13th Air Force in the South Pacific. He was also in New Guinea and flew support for the liberation of the Philippines. After completing 50 missions, he was allowed to return to the states. He was promoted to Staff Sargent and presented with an Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and 5 Battle Stars. Glen served his country with pride but was anxious to get back to his home in the mountains. After returning from the war, he married Nancy Goodwin Hagy and they started their family: Daughter, Beth, and two sons: Jeff and Matthew. He continued his education and received his Bachelor’s Degree at Concord College in June 1950. He then graduated from the University of Virginia and received his Masters Degree in 1956. Glen devoted much of his life to education where he taught school and was a football coach. He touched many young men’s lives. Glen later accepted a job with VA State Rehabilitation Service and worked there until he retired. He said retirement was made for him. Glen was active in the community and served as Councilman and Vice Mayor for the Town of Cedar Bluff for many years. Glen was an active member of the Claypool Hill Church of Christ and served as an elder until his health forced him to resign. Glen was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, and dear friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Goodwin Hagy; brother, Tom Hagy; and sisters, Ruth Hagy and Billie Thompson. He is survived by: Wife of 22 years: Virginia (Jenny) Hagy Daughter: Dr. Elizabeth McGarvey and husband, Glen of Charlottesville, Virginia Sons: Jeffrey Hagy of Clayton, NC Matthew Hagy and wife, Debbie of Clayton, NC Step Daughters: Rhonda Nease and husband, Gary of Cedar Bluff, Virginia Paula Jackson and husband, Richard of Ocala, Florida Six Grandchildren and Eight Great Grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and dear friends also survive. Special thanks to Interim Health Care, Commonwealth Senior Living, and Legacy Hospice. Funeral services for Glen H. Hagy will be conducted Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 2pm at the Claypool Hill Church of Christ with Evangelist Bob Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Members of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 will conduct military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be: Gary Nease, Jerry Coleman, Bill Meade, Larry Stacey, Craig Hagy, and Bill Hagy. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Vaughn Lester, Braydon Lee, Dan Vandyke, Wayne Thompson, Jim Thompson, and men of the Claypool Hill Church of Christ. Friends may visit from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at the church prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to: Claypool Hill Church of Christ, 144 Forbes Street, Pounding Mill, Virginia 24637. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Glen H. Hagy

December 31, 1925 - October 6, 2020