Elbert Ray Hagler passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1932 in Shelby County, Texas. He fought a long battle with Thyroid Cancer.He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an accomplished Carpenter and Job Superintendent for Herman Weber Construction, Bella Co. and Daniel39s Construction. He loved working at his farm in Shelby County raising cattle. He was a member of the Nederland Church of Christ since 1956. He and Sallie were married in this church on March 2, 1956 by Rev. Vincent Guarnere. During his retirement while living at his farm, he attended Antioch Church of Christ in San Augustine, Texas. Ray was also a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 1389 in Nederland, Carpenter39s Local 610, American Legion, ButlerRedd Post No. 493, and a 32nd Degree Endowed Member of the Galveston Scottish Rite.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Melancon39s Funeral Home in Nederland, Rev. Al Shaw officiating. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Patroon Cemetery in Patroon, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the funeral home.Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Thomas Hagler and wife, Leola Morton Hagler brothers, Rodney Hagler and Charles Lamar Hagler sister, Mary Byers Biggar sisterinlaw, Barbara Hagler, Susie Hagler and Julia Hagler. He is survived by his wife, Sallie son, Darrell of Nederland brothers, Thomas Hagler, Travis Hagler and wife, Omie sister, Joy Hagler Morse and husband, Howard Morse and sisterinlaw, Gwen Hagler, all of Vidor, Texas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.In lieu of usual remembrances, memorial contributions can be made to the Patroon Cemetery Fund, 5970 Fm 2261, Shelbyville, TX 75973.Details and guest registry available at Melancons.org.