Randall (Randy) Hagler, 69, passed away Monday, November 14th after a long illness He was born October 4,, 1947 to J.D. and Dorothy "Dot" Hagler.

Randy graduated from Columbia High School with the class of 1965, shortly after graduation he joined the United States Army. He was a graduate of Florida State University and was proud to be a "Seminole"

He went to work for the United States Post Office and retired after 32 years of service. After retirement, he work 12 years with the Florida Department of Corrections as a Probation Officer.

His love of people and family showed in all the things he did, whether it was making fishing lures, or simply taking his children and grandchildren kayaking.

Randy is survived by his wife Barbara of 46 years, brothers, Dennis of Jacksonville, FL and Kerry (Jacquie) Hagler of Lake City.  His son, Eric (Janette) Hagler and daughter, Brooke (Quentin) Frye and four grandchildren, Zachary, James, Brayden and Audrey and one great grandson Aiden

Viewing will be held Wednesday evening, November 16, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home and a celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at

Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, with Pastor Jimmy Ray Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) 6030 West US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32025. or the charity of your choice.

GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South US Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida. 32025. (386) 752-1954. Online at www.gatewayforestlawn.com