	Norman Eugene "Gene" Hagler, age 83, of Pinckneyville, died on Thursday,
December 2, 2004 at 1:10 a.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital Skilled
Care Unit.
	Gene was born on July 14, 1921 in Du Quoin, to Norman and Gladys (Stout)
Hagler.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Pinckneyville,
and worked in his family's furniture business, Hagler Furniture in
Pinckneyville for over 25 years.
	Survivors include 3 nieces and nephews: Gail Fleming of O'Fallon,
Stephen Hagler of St. Peters, Mo. and Lynn McEvoy of Naples, Fla.
	He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: William Hagler.
	Funeral services will be held at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home,
Pinckneyville, on Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Brother
Rob Mathis officiating.  Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Du Quoin.
	Friends may call at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Pinckneyville on
Saturday, December 4, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. until services.
	Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
