Robert Hagerty

In his 82 years, Robert Gene Hagerty was the architect of a life well lived. Born the eldest son of Wilford Eugene Hagerty and Jyrldeene Beatrice Benedict Hagerty in Dallas, Texas, Robert was raised with his sisters Patricia Ann Gifford and Beverly Vinita Hagerty in Fort Worth. \r\n\r\nAfter graduating from Tech High School at 18, Robert enlisted in the Army, serving three years in Germany in the 3rd Armor Division. While enlisted, Robert married longtime sweetheart Shirley Camille Trebing in 1955, having met in the fifth grade. In 1957 while serving in Frankfurt, Germany their eldest, Paul Gene was born. \r\n\r\nAfter an honorable discharge, the family moved to Lubbock, Texas where Robert studied Architecture at Texas Tech University and Shirley birthed daughters Lisa Marie and Carole Lynne. After earning his degree, the family moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where he worked as an Architect for Page Southerland Page for 15 years. \r\n\r\nRobert was an active member of the Baptist Church, serving as the Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop #178 for many years. \r\n\r\nIn 1982, Robert began two decades of work as Vice President of Construction Services at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, where his architecture and expertise helped improve the care for tens of thousands. After retiring in 2002, Robert and Shirley moved to Pipe Creek, Texas, where Robert designed and oversaw the construction of their dream home, itself a testament to his careful craft. Robert's love of building, organization and all things mechanical kept his sharp mind on the move. \r\n\r\nAfter a long retirement collecting books, antiques and building model tanks in the Hill Country while enjoying the company of Shirley and a home always full of family, Robert passed on December, 30 2019. \r\n\r\nHe is survived by his loving wife Shirley, son Paul and wife Kim Province Hagerty, daughters Lisa Stewart and Carole Gill each welcoming their own children, Meghan Hagerty Claridge (Stuart), Robyn Mertz Lacroix (Justin), Hunter Mertz (Carrie), Sarah Stewart Byarlay (Colby), Kyle Hagerty, Kory Stewart (Khadeja), six great grandchildren, sisters Patricia and Beverly along with many nieces and nephews into Robert's life. Shirley and the family extend a special thanks to the staff at Alamo Hospice. \r\n\r\nServices will be held Saturday, January 4th at 4:00PM, Pipe Creek Community Church at 289 Raquet Club Dr., Pipe Creek, TX 78063 817-941-5869 and Monday, January 6th at 1:00PM graveside service will be at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel and Cemetery at 301 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76112 817-451-3333.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers you can donate to the Pipe Creek Christian School at 1990 FM 1283, Pipe Creek, TX 78063 830-510-6131.