Ernest Wilson Hagler

Ernest was a native of Charlotte. After his military service, he worked for the City of Charlotte for 30 years before he retired to his small family farm. He had a passion for gardening and a love for fishing. He also loved to spend time with his family.

Mr. Hagler was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Hagler; and his brothers, Marvin Hagler and Bill Hagler.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Hagler; his children, Corenda Bodnar and husband, Jay, and son, Douglas Hagler; his grandchildren, Amanda Brock and her husband, Joe, Hope Ladd and Ethan Bodnar; one great grandchild, Bentley Brock; his sister, Dean Towell and husband, Clinton; brother, Bob Hagler and wife, Phyllis; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Mint Hill Baptist Church, 7835 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill, with a funeral service immediately following at 2:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. The Rev. Lee Proctor will officiate. Interment will follow in Charlotte Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, 5th Floor Hospice Unit, 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews, NC 28105 or Mint Hill Baptist Church, 7835 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.

Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, NC.