Harley Ray Hager

Harley Ray Hager passed from this life on February 23, 2026, at the age of 77 in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Harley was born on November 6, 1948, in Yale, Oklahoma, the son of Joseph Harv Hager and Lula Lucille (Ross) Link. Harley grew up and attended school in Cleveland, graduating with the Class of 1967. Harley was active in football, track, and basketball. Following high school, Harley attended Independence Community College on a football scholarship. Later returned to Cleveland and began working on the pipeline. Returned to Cleveland and worked for Dowell for several years before working at Valmont Industries in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harley retired after 25 years of service in 2014.

Harley loved sharing his gift of music, playing guitar, and singing for senior citizens throughout the area, bringing comfort and joy wherever he went. He enjoyed playing cards, impressing others with his card tricks, and shooting pool with friends. On April 1, 2023, after accepting Christ, he along with his brother David were baptized by their brother James, a meaningful moment in his life. Many mornings were spent over coffee and breakfast at the Hickory House, visiting with friends, telling stories, and reminiscing about the good old days. He will be remembered for his warm heart, his laughter, and the way he made everyone feel like family.

Survivors are his wife Lolanne, son Kevin Hager and his wife Abby of Pleasant View, Tennessee, step daughter Kelly Cook and husband Lucien of Pleasant View, Tennessee; siblings Darrel Hager and wife Yim of Thailand, David Hager and his wife Charlotte of Cleveland, Oklahoma, James Hager and his wife Alma of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; four grandchildren Brooklyn, Colton, Amelia, and Everly Hager, his cat Boomer as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Harley was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Link, father Joe Hager, stepmother Jan Hager; and sisters Loretta Hager and Jacquelyn Bailey.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Blackburn Cemetery Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Chapman-Black Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Honor of Harley at www.trimblestrong.org/donations or P.O. BOX 907, Jenks, Oklahoma 74037. Chapman-Black Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Friends and family may visit an online guest book and memorial page for Harley at www.chapman-black.com.