J.R. Haggard, age 90, of Liberty

February 20, 2020 Sean Hammond Obituaries

J.R. Haggard, age 90, of Liberty, passed away Thursday, February 20^th, 2020 at the Liberty Care Center.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a cattle farmer.

He is survived by:

One Sister

Marilyn Clayton of Frankfort

Brother

Tony Haggard of Lexington

Sister-in-law

Thelma Haggard of Liberty

A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for J.R. Haggard will be held Saturday, February 22^nd at 11:00 am at the McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with burial in the Antioch Cemetery. Friends may call for visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Friday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in Liberty. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Antioch Cemetery Fund.

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Sean Hammond is the host of "Laker Country Afternoons" Monday thru Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and a contributor to lakercountry.com.

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