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Mr. Jake Hagler, III

Passed 03/11/2026

Obituary For Mr. Jake Hagler, III

Mr. Jake Hagler, III, of High Point, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1960, to the late Mary Alston Hagler and Jake Hagler, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony and Maurice Hagler; his grandparents, Rosalee and Nathan Williams; his nephew, Maurice “Boss” Hagler, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was a member of Williams Memorial CME Church and retired from the City of High Point, leaving behind a legacy of service. A proud veteran, he served in the U.S. Army, demonstrating both courage and dedication. In addition to his military service, he was also a respected member of the Toussaint L’Ouverture Lodge #524, PHA, and the Abdallah Temple #189, where he built strong bonds with fellow members and contributed to the mission of these organizations.

Jake loved his family wholeheartedly, and everyone had a special place in his life. He was a servant leader, action-oriented, approaching every situation with a sense of purpose and enthusiasm. His lively spirit and energy lit up any room he entered, making him a vibrant presence in his community. He particularly treasured the bonds he formed with his South Side family, where friendships felt like a second home. With his welcoming smile and genuine kindness, Jake had a special gift for connecting with anyone he encountered; to him, there were no strangers, only friends he had yet to meet. His absence will resonate deeply in the hearts of those who knew him, as he leaves behind a legacy of love and connection that will never be forgotten.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 33 years, Necy Mills Hagler of the home; his daughter, Cherrita (Calvin) Scaife; his sons, Jake Hagler IV and, Donavaun Mills; six grandchildren, Jamont, Keyanna, Tyler, Treyvon, Jordyn, and Kobie, and one great-grandson, Tristan; He is also survived by his sisters, Audria (Norman) McIntyre, Teresa Hagler and Tracie (Dana) Deverlie; brothers, Derrick Hagler and Carl (Kathy) Hagler; aunts, Patricia (Bobby) Middlebrooks, Lennette (Leonard) Wilson, Roberta (Curt) Scott, Doris (Rick) Robinson, Mary Phifer and Vanessa Lockhart; uncles, Nathaniel (Janet) Williams, Roy Williams, Michael (Donna) Williams and Pete Alston; mother-in-law, Neecy Barnes; father-in-law, Edward (Phyllis) Torrence; sisters-in law, Mary (George) Berry, Sharon (Walter) Thomas, Renee Shealey, and Raquel LaFoucade; brothers-in-law, Billy Mason, Keith Torrence, and Carl (Penny) Torrence; uncles-in-law, Hobert Mills, and Eddie (Renee) Torrence; bonus daughter, DeAngela Lockhart; bonus brothers, Casey (Tonia) Harrington, and Ken (Jean) Harrington; his Toussant L’Ouverture Lodge #524 PHA Abdallah Temple #189, White Rose Chapter #157, Order of the Eastern Stars, and a hosts of nephews, nieces, cousins and lifelong friends.

Funeral service will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Williams Memorial CME Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Mr. Hagler may be viewed on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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My deepest condolences for Jake and his family 💜😢🙏

Sherlina Pickenpack and Family

Jake will be truly missed! My Southside friend and brother! We grew up on vail street and his love for Southside will forever remain in our hearts! Gone too soon! Gone but never forgotten! Rest easy my friend! 💙

Melodie Smith

My sincere condolences to the family. RIP Jake

Marie

Me and the girls gone miss you! You were always good to me & my girls!! I remember when Emonie started calling you Mr Brown!! 😅🤞🏾 Thank you for just being there for us! ❤️ And Thank you for loving my Big Cousin Nita the way you did! ❤️❤️❤️ Rest Easy Big Jake 😇🪽 Erica Mills Emonie Kaleeyah Carol Mills

Erica Mills

He was one of my favorite customers but also someone who always brightened the spirits in the office every time he came by. His warmth and kindness made a lasting impression on all of us, and we will miss him greatly. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the cherished memories you shared and strength in the support of your loved ones.

Lori Robertson

RIH. I still remember the times all of us were running barefoot on Southside back in the day. You will truly be missed my brother.

Michael Pendergrass

Our sincere condolences to the family. Praying for Gods strength, comfort and love to help you during this difficult time. Jake will be missed. Ingram Family SOUTHSIDE STRONG!

Eva Marie Ingram Harris

To God be the glory for saving our brother, friend, my brother's best man. Only God knows how heavy our hearts 💞 are at this present time. Prayers go up that you ALL will be strengthen daily with grace and mercy abundantly. We love you all unconditionally

Valerie Rorie and family

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the Hagler family. Jake will truly be missed by all. Rest well my friend.

Djuana “Poochie” Hale

My deepest condolences to the family. You will truly be missed.🙏🙏🙏

Dehaven Lee

Sending our deepest condolences and prayers for comfort. RIP Jake

Darius & Traci Jones

My dad thought you was his the way yall went at it. Condolences family.

Willie Middlebrooks

My deepest Condolences to the Hagler family

Freda Wilson

Jake Hagler (the 3rd), my friend and confidant, I'm going to miss our conversations, doing our annual fish fryes, lodge meetings together. Anyway, Jake take your rest friend because you're free now. I'm going to miss you but never ever forget you.

Melvin Oliver

My sincere condolences to the Hagler family in the loss of Jake III. Jake was the absolute epitome of South Side, HP Central, the City of High Point and a community servant.  He will be missed; however, we will treasure our memories.

Sylvia Collins

An Angel has gotten his Wings

Ruby H

My condolences to the Hagler family. He leaves behind so many beautiful memories. Jake will truly be missed. May God bless during this trying time and always. ❤️❤️

Shirley McDowell

Cuz, imma surely miss you and your silly sense of humor...always in my heart...thanks for allowing me to be The female version of"The BP's)along with you guys from class of '78♥️...oh the memories ❤️... I'll still carry the torch of"Baby Bull"...Love you forever ever... RIP... you've gotten your wings🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

cheryltyson62@gmail.com

To Necy and the entire Hagler family, Jake was a designers original straight out of heaven. God sent him here to show love and compassion for all he came in contact with. His personality and the way he interacted with anyone he met was priceless. Life will not be the same without "The Jake Hagler" take your rest. Pastor Marlo Shoffner and Family

Marlo McCray Shoffner

Going to miss you riding down Lamb honking that horn and yelling out the window. RIP buddy.

Robin Howell

Love you , Hagler Family Always remembered❤️

Bill and Sherry Fuller

Sending prayers of comfort to the Hagler family. Jake was a friend from High Point Central who was like a brother. He was one who had your back and always had a consistent smile. God called home his Angel and now he's smiling with the King. 🙏❤️

Darlene Mclendon-Dixon

Hello, Family:

Jake was a great man and leader. I taught Jake when a student at Point Central HS. Jake is also Family. Jake was first cousin to our niece and nephew Luther Johnson, Jr. and Vonda Johnson Williams. Look up Family and trust God to Comfort and keep you. Love and Prayers!

Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green and Rev., Dr. Bobby W. Green, Jr.

DR. GWENDOLYN JOHNSON-GREEN

To Jakes Family, I offer my condolences to you. Growing up with the Haglers on the Southside is an experience that will never be forgotten. No matter where we were or what the occasion we were always family and Jake let you know that because once Southside always Southside. He was always constant.

Gloria Turner

Rip Big Daddy Jake, your friendship will endure two lifetimes, may your immediate love ones know you lived life to maximum capacity.. Take your seat amongst the best with the ancestors., 💌😇...

Avery Cowans

My sincere condolences to Necy and The Hagler Family may you allow God to comfort you during this time.

Jake would always greet me with a smile when I saw him and with a minute conversation in the store he would have me laughing. Psalm 62:7-8 7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. 8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Donna Russell Townsend

Donna R.Townsend

This news was hard to hear, sleep in peace Jake. To the family you have my deepest condolences and prayers 🙏🏼

Sondra Townsend

Sending my condolences to Jake's family. Rest easy to you Big Jake. Really was an honor to have known you. True definition of man who loved and took care of his family. Also was a friend to many no matter if he barely knew you or have known you for a long time. Great man in all!!! Sending love to the family! God Bless

Tyshonn

To the Hagler family may God be with and bless you. I remember every time Jake would see me he give me the Mason sign, by him being a Mason and I being a Mason. Would always see my sisters and call them Mt. Gilead. Rip Jake. To first lady Minister Audria McIntyre to you and Pastor McIntyre keep spreading the word Jake will be smiling down upon you. 1 love ❤️

Ledbetter, Medley family

My condolences to your family

wattslatonya19@gmail.com

Jake Hagler,lll My 5th Brother/Nephew You were One of a Kind No one could Ever Duplicate You!! The memories You left will 4 Ever be Talked about Around the World 🌎!!!😂 Already missing You 😢 job well Done Soldier.🌹Janet young Williams (auntie)🥰

Janet Young-Williams

I'm praying for the family. Jake was a man that always kept people laughing. I will miss that about him. I can remember walking down Martin Luther King drive and he went in the house and gave me something to drink to carry with me he had a big heart and that's what I will remember. Love yall. Sister Barbara

Barbara Stotts

My sincere condolences to the Hagler Family. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

Audria Cappiello

Sorry to hear the passing of Jake , keeping all family and friends in my prayers... SOUTHSIDE!!! rest easy my friend ... High Point will miss you.

Pamela Chestnut

Heartfelt condolences to the Hagler Family on the loss of your loved one.

The Brawner/Houston Family

Jake those many honks of the horn as I passed by your home as you sat outside, Me yelling Hey Jake!!! and you throwing up your hand just smiling, Never be the same, Rest well. Prayers to the families and friends that are affected by your passing.

Douglas Family

Jake your like family. The many laughs and smiles we all shared with you, You're such a good person to many. Your physical presence will be truly missed. Condolences to your family

Douglas Family

Lord you are our strength, may god continue to keep his wife and family in his care, you are not alone 🙏 ❤️ 💙, Jake will be truly miss. Trumela/keith

Trumela Crawford

Sending condolences to the Hagler family

LaKisha McLaughlin

Rest easy Jake.

Loretta Robinson Barber

My family send Sincere condolences to the wife/family🙌🏽 Rip Jake our southside brother💔 Garry,Ann and Darlene❤️

Garry Hines

To the entire Hagler family. We the Baker family send our condolences to your family at a time such as this. God has come through again for one of his children. Jake take your place and rest. Tim, Debra, Ra'shaun Baker.

Debra Baker

My prayers are with his wife and Family. God will Always take care of all of you.

hunter62long@gmail.com

Jake was the fabric of our community. His personality touched so many of us in the best of ways. Deepest condolences to Jake's family and all that cared about him.

Family of Coach James Parnell

Sorry for the lost of your love one Jake was was of the cool guys always speaking to you we went to Central high together even when he was on the road working he would speak take your rest to his family and wife may God continue to comfort you all doing this time of need.

Stephanie Duff Manning

Rip Man Love You Man...FLY

William Harris (FLY)

So sorry for your loss. Jake had a good sense of humor and a infectious smile. I as well as everyone who came in contact with him will surely miss him. I therefore send my prayers and condolences to the family 🙏🙌🙏. May Jake rest in 🕊️ peace with our heavenly father.

Jerry Bethea & Memorial United Methodist on Cedrow

Jerry Bethea

A time for comfort and a time for sharing warm memories... A time for honoring a wonderful life.Even as we mourn, we can remember the good times,be comforted by the love, and celebrate a life well-lived.With Deepest Sympathy

Simpson and Lillian Baker and Family

My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family. To the family, I love you and know that God got you in his loving arms🙏🏾

Ellen Early

My deepest condolences to the entire Hagler Family. Was blessed to have grown up with the Hagler brothers. I was saddened to hear about the loss of Jake. I know that Tony and Maurice met him at the finish line and are reunited in God's care for eternity. Continued prayers for the Hagler Family - Bill Bumgarner

Bill Bumgarner

My earnest condolences to the Hagler family during your season of bereavement, reflection, remembrance, celebration and transition. Blessings of peace, comfort and restoration. I'm confident that you are being received with open arms by loved ones ushering you in on the other side, along with my Mother, your bonus sister.

Randy C. Rogers

Praying for the family at this difficult time. May God continue to bless and strengthen you all. James & Alice McCall and Family

James & Alice McCall

Sending love and my condolences may you rest in peace Mr. Jake praying for you guys family

Lashonda Jackson

To Teresa Hagler & Family His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure. He will be loved beyond words, missed beyond measures. Those we love don't just go away they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard but always near...so loved so missed and will be held so dear. Our prayers and sympathy are with you all.

The Belton-Butler Family

R.I.P.My Southside R.I.P.Brother And Classmate Robert Taylor (AKA)DJ.Rock Southside Love ❤️❤️❤️

robertataylor394@gmail.com

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your brother, Jake. During this difficult time, my thoughts are with you, Carl Wayne, and your entire family.

Kim Comer

My condolences to you and your family.

Audrey Thompson

Necy I'm sorry for your lost. My husband passed away January 18,2026. I will be praying for you and the family. Mrs Patricia Gibson Payne.

Patricia Gibson Payne

Praying for the Hagler Family From the Witherspoon Family 💔😭🎭🧴🧤

Toni Witherspoon

My Condolences to the Hagler family, Brother Jake Hagler will truly be missed. He was a good man. I will miss the jokes, small talk and the fellowship that we shared on the job at the City of High Point Electric Department ( The Hot LZ ) ,the times that we had at the Masonic Lodge were the best . Rest Easy My Bother !!!

Michael Gidderon

My prayers and sympathy to the family. As former city of High Point employees, anytime I ran into him we would always have some interesting and enjoyable conversations.

Ernestine Belton-Gaines

Praying for the Hagler family Jake gone to soon but never be forgotten SIP

Wanda McDonald

We're so sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest Condolences 💐 Sympathies,Prayers 🙏🏽 & Strength to endure during this difficult time to the families. Jake was Jake every time we ran into him.He always had something funny to say bout something. Just a sweetheart!! Smiling all the time!! He Always called me Mrs. McCullough & he'd say where that Freddie at. He's truly gonna be missed & Never Forgotten. Fly High Friend 🕊️🕊️ RIH 🕊️🖤🕊️🖤

John & Vickey McCullough & Family

My Condolences to the Hagler family. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time."

Jada Walls

My heart goes out to the family of Big Jake! This news shattered my heart, but I know a couple of thing's for sure out of all things god is in control and he is going to give his everlasting love and care to Jake I just pray heavy for this family you'll never be forgotten Jake!

Edith

We are so sorry for your loss we loved us some Jake always funny after my uncle(Jerry)died he became our uncle because him and Jerry were like brothers we love ya'll❤️

The Briggs Family

My thoughts and prayers To The Hagler Family. Rest In Heavenly Peace Jake.

Vanessa Mobley

Sending condolences to family words can't explain to losing a loved one he will truly be missed and south side will live on forever until we meet again rest well in peace

Rosa Marie Hough Alston

Sending prayers and condolences to the family that God will comfort and strengthen you today and days ahead Jake was a great person and so full of life RIH my friend

Rosa Linton Ervin

Our sincere condolences and prayers to the Hagler family. One thing for sure, no matter when you saw him, no matter how many times a day you saw him, he was always the same. You could expect a warm greeting followed by a joke or something funny. We are praying for peace for the entire family. When the days look dark and his presence is missed the most, look up and hold on to God's unchanging hands. May the Lord bless you all.

RIP Jake🕊️🕊️🕊️

Rochelle, Pauline,Lorraine & Anthony Pauline

Our sincerest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one. His kind heart and hilarious sense of humor will be so deeply missed. Though his presence is gone, his light will forever shine in the hearts of those who loved him. May God's peace and love surround you, bringing comfort and healing to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John and Billie Bivens

Sending my deepest condolences to my south side Hagler Family keeping you all in my prayers gone to soon RIH Jake 🕊️🙏🕊️😇❤️🙌 Sharon Green and Family

Sharon Green

Jake will be truly missed always enjoyed our conversations he used to give me a hard time but I enjoyed it

Barry Heath

Sorry for your loss

Whitfield Family

My condolences. Sending you love and strength during this difficult time.

Genevieve Wilson

Sending prayers and condolences to the Hagler family. I went to school with Jake. He was an awesome person. Praying God gives the family strength during this difficult time. Know that Jesus cares for you all. Jake is in great hands! Be comforted and blessed family! Sending love and hugs. (Versa Page)

Versa Page

Neck im sorry for your loss

Rosa Lovely

I'm very sorry for your loss. When we were in High school I use to call him Jake the Snake, because of the slick way he moved on the football field. He was a good friend of the family and will be missed.

Valerie Carter

Necy and family! So sorry for your loss. Jake was a great man. May God comfort you and your family and sending my deepest condolences and love. Praying that peace will be your portion. Love, Valerie Hunt

Valerie Hunt

What a beautiful personality,a true friend and a true Aggie through and through.He had a contagious personality.May God bless his family.

Charles Bostic

Prayers for the Hagler family with our deepest sympathy.

High Point Central class of 1978

Sending so much love to you Necy and the family. We are holding you close in our thoughts and praying for your strength".

From Lisa, David and Brittany Wallace and Larry and Courtney Ervin

Alyssa

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the Hagler Family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.

Angel Mcbee

Sorry for your loss signed by Gloria Robbins little

Sorry for your loss signed by Gloria Robin's little

My deepest condolences to the family. May God put His Loving Arms around the family for Peace , Comfort and Strength. Praying

Mary Haney

My deepest condolences to the family. May God put His Loving Arms around the family for Peace , Comfort and Strength. Praying

Mary Haney

Sorry To Hear About The Passing Of Jake.. Very Nice Guy... Rest In Peace...God Bless The Family 🙏🙏

William& Deborah Harris

RIP Jake ToThe Family sending my condolences and prayers 🙏 Dorothy Buchannon

Dorothy Buchannon

Dear Family, I extend my sincere condolences to you, and I lift you up in prayers for comfort, and for peace, now, and in the days to come. With Love, Melanie B. Jones

Melanie Boyd Jones

Praying for the family and sending my condolences

Janet Hill Graham

Sending prayers and condolences to you and your family

Hattie Hill

Prayers and Condolences to the Family. Jake you were one of a kind. A good Man and a good friend Rest easy my friend and we Love you r and you will be missed but not forgotten... Robin Kennedy and Family

Robin Kennedy

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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