Obituary for Matt Hagood
Matthew William Hagood, age 46, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Matt was born October 16, 1975 in Jefferson City, Mo., a son of William and Carole (Pohl) Hagood.
A lifelong resident of the mid-Missouri area, Matt graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1994. He was an exceptional athlete and enjoyed playing sports, especially football and basketball and won an award for his ability in the shot-put event.
He was known as a great salesman, working for Vince Kolb Automotive Group for many years and most recently Ashley Furniture. He was a valued employee and strived to be the best in sales. Matt loved cars and at one time had his own car detailing business.
Growing up, Matt was always outside riding bikes, climbing trees and making the neighborhood’s best treehouses. His love for the outdoors continued into adulthood and oftentimes could be found at the Lake of the Ozarks enjoying water sports. Matt also enjoyed traveling to Canada and Colorado with friends and family.
The most important person in his world was his daughter, Addison. He loved making memories with her. Matt had a strong presence and a contagious laugh. He will be remembered for his charismatic personality, witty charm and for being the ultimate prankster.
Survivors include: his daughter, Addison Dockins-Hagood and her mother, Andrea Dockins; sister, Heather Case and husband Steve of Holts Summit, Mo.; brother, Jonathan Hagood and fiancée, Megan Paige Leslie of Salem, Mo.; nieces and nephews, Katelynn Case of Ashland, Mo., Madeline Roark of El Dorado, Ark., Caroline Case, and Mason Case both of Holts Summit, Mo.; and one great-niece, Kaydence Pointer. He leaves behind maternal uncles; William “Billy” and wife Debbie Pohl, Jimmy Pohl, Richard Pohl and Bob Pohl; and one maternal aunt, Margie Steinmetz and husband Gary; as well as many cousins and lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Bill and Carole (Pohl) Hagood; maternal grandparents, William and Margaret (King) Pohl; and paternal grandparents, Melvin and Violet (Bliss) Trotter.
Visitation will be held at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2022. A Celebration of Matt’s Life will follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Don Fankhauser officiating.
A webcast of Matt’s service will begin at 11:00 a.m., for friends that are not able to attend by going to his memorial page on Freeman Mortuary’s website.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the Addison Dockins-Hagood Educational Fund, P.O. Box 95, Jefferson City, Mo. 65102.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary.
Matt was born October 16, 1975 in Jefferson City, Mo., a son of William and Carole (Pohl) Hagood.
A lifelong resident of the mid-Missouri area, Matt graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1994. He was an exceptional athlete and enjoyed playing sports, especially football and basketball and won an award for his ability in the shot-put event.
He was known as a great salesman, working for Vince Kolb Automotive Group for many years and most recently Ashley Furniture. He was a valued employee and strived to be the best in sales. Matt loved cars and at one time had his own car detailing business.
Growing up, Matt was always outside riding bikes, climbing trees and making the neighborhood’s best treehouses. His love for the outdoors continued into adulthood and oftentimes could be found at the Lake of the Ozarks enjoying water sports. Matt also enjoyed traveling to Canada and Colorado with friends and family.
The most important person in his world was his daughter, Addison. He loved making memories with her. Matt had a strong presence and a contagious laugh. He will be remembered for his charismatic personality, witty charm and for being the ultimate prankster.
Survivors include: his daughter, Addison Dockins-Hagood and her mother, Andrea Dockins; sister, Heather Case and husband Steve of Holts Summit, Mo.; brother, Jonathan Hagood and fiancée, Megan Paige Leslie of Salem, Mo.; nieces and nephews, Katelynn Case of Ashland, Mo., Madeline Roark of El Dorado, Ark., Caroline Case, and Mason Case both of Holts Summit, Mo.; and one great-niece, Kaydence Pointer. He leaves behind maternal uncles; William “Billy” and wife Debbie Pohl, Jimmy Pohl, Richard Pohl and Bob Pohl; and one maternal aunt, Margie Steinmetz and husband Gary; as well as many cousins and lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Bill and Carole (Pohl) Hagood; maternal grandparents, William and Margaret (King) Pohl; and paternal grandparents, Melvin and Violet (Bliss) Trotter.
Visitation will be held at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2022. A Celebration of Matt’s Life will follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Don Fankhauser officiating.
A webcast of Matt’s service will begin at 11:00 a.m., for friends that are not able to attend by going to his memorial page on Freeman Mortuary’s website.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the Addison Dockins-Hagood Educational Fund, P.O. Box 95, Jefferson City, Mo. 65102.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary.