Funeral services for Mr. C.J. “Shorty” Hagler, age 97, of Linden, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Linden. Burial will follow at Linden Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. C.J. “Shorty” Hagler was born on October 17, 1926 to William and Cora Hagler in Eureka, Texas. Mr. Hagler received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture in 1950 from Sam Houston State University. After earning his degree, he worked in West Texas educating farmers through the GI Bill, then began teaching vocational agriculture in Madelle, Texas. In 1960, Mr. Hagler began teaching at Linden-Kildare High School. When Fairview and Linden school districts integrated in the fall of 1969, he became co-agriculture science teacher with Mr. Squire Cole, Jr. He taught vocational agriculture for a total of 43 years. Mr. Hagler always told his students, “Believe in God, work hard, treat others as you want to be treated, and you will be successful.” Former students of Mr. Hagler will always remember the first lesson he gave of a “firm handshake”. Numerous students over the years became Agriculture Science teachers due to the influence Mr. Hagler had during their FFA careers.
Mr. Hagler was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mrs. Robbie Adams Hagler; his parents; brothers: Jesse Hagler, Roy Hagler, and Vernon Hagler.
He is survived by his daughter, Terressa Hagler Wall of Linden; son, Todd Hagler of Evanston, IL; grandchildren: Brian Wall (Kim) of Cabot, Arkansas, and Brandon Wall (Holly) of Linden; great-grandchildren: Chandler and Cayden Wall of Cabot, Arkansas, Destiny McWaters-Wall of Queen City, Texas, Emily, Hannah, and A.J. Wall all of Linden; and one great great-granddaughter, Lillian Grace Wall.
Services
Funeral Ceremony: October 19, 2024 2:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Linden
105 E Graham St
Linden, TX 75563
Visitation: October 18, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Linden
202 N. Main
Linden, Texas 75563
Not enough words to describe you.I will miss seeing you at the NH.You were a mess but we loved you and go back for so many years. You are with Robie now so rest in peace. We will miss you ♥️
Mr. Hagler, you were a source of knowledge and wisdom for my family. You were ag teacher to my Papa, John Brown, as well as me and my sister’s. Thank you for shaping generations her in this community.
One of my favorite “teachers” in school. Like so many of our teachers back then, what he taught couldn’t be learned from a book. He was a character in the best possible way and always made class entertaining.
Thank you Mr Hagler for never counting me tardy and for always looking the other way when I took a nap in 1st period.
Mr . Hagler had a major influence on my life. He was a great teacher and friend. He pushed me and saw what I could be long before I did. For that I will be forever grateful. Rest In Peace. You certainly deserve it. Your friend and student. David Finley
You taught me so much in ag that I have used thru out my life and for that I am grateful. Fly high until we meet again 🙏❤️
Praying for God’s Peace & Comfort for the family of Mr. Hagler.
I will miss you beyond measure. We shared so many stories. Other than my Christian faith and rearing of my parents, the FFA has shape who I am today than any organization that I have been associated with. That’s because of Mr. Squire Cole, Jr. and You. May you Rest in Peace.
The things you toughr can never be replaced. You were a leader for all..
Condolences n prayers
I was just sitting with a young man this morning discussing the skills we had both gained through FFA and how those skills have served us well as we’ve traveled through our lives. Mr. Hagler taught so many who have gone on to be leaders in their communities. The memories are so vivid and numerous. I pray for peace and comfort for the family.
I’m gonna miss you so much CJ. I love you to the moon and back and I’m praying for your family in their time of need.
My condolences to the family.
Condolences to the family. He was a great Educator!
My deepest condolences to the Hagler Family. Mr. C. J. came to Linden-Kildare in 1961, I believe. He immediately became a part of the L-K family. My parents thought a lot of him and his family. May you rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace CJ it was such a pleasure to know you, I could always count on you for a good laugh and to say you liked my shoes. You will be missed and my condolences to the family Mr Hagler was a really nice man.
Our condolences to you and yours
My condolences to the family. CJ is quite a legend. Will forever be remembered at L-K.
Terressa–So sorry for your loss. My Mom and Dad thought highly of your parents. My Dad kept in touch with your Dad even after we moved from Linden. Thoughts and prayers.
Deb Thomas Howell