Troy Douglas Hagwood

Troy Douglas "Doug" Hagwood, 86, of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed on to his eternal home on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. In reflecting on Doug's life, the words of 2 Timothy 4:7 ring true: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." These words encapsulate the essence of Doug's journey—a life lived with purpose and perseverance. Doug was born in Waynesboro, Virginia, to Troy Iredell Hagwood and Elizabeth Hutchinson Hagwood on October 10, 1937. He attended Waynesboro High School and graduated in 1955. After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force. He married Naomi Eutsler Hagwood on September 13, 1963, in Waynesboro, Virginia, at Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church. He worked as a Telecommunications Specialist for C&P Telephone (later known as Verizon) for 30 years. He was a lifetime member of the Waynesboro Rescue Squad and the Shenandoah Valley Knife Collectors. Doug is preceded in death by his father, Troy I. Hagwood; his mother, Elizabeth H. Hagwood; a brother, Jerry I. Hagwood; and a sister, Jo Ann Hagwood McClamroch. Doug is survived by his wife, Naomi Eutsler Hagwood; two daughters, Kimberly Hagwood Garrison (Andy) and Kelly Hagwood; one brother, Jack L. Hagwood; two grandchildren, Ashley Hoffman (Manny) and Lauren Keys (Scottie); four great-grandchildren, Cayden Langhorne, Dajuan Langhorne, Payton Keys, and Keagan Keys. He leaves behind many other special family members and lifelong friends. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com Doug’s story: Troy Douglas Hagwood, known affectionately as Doug, Dad, Popa, and Uncle Doug, led a life rich in experiences, resilience, and dedication to his family and career. After high school, he served with the United States Air Force, where he discovered his aptitude for telecommunications—a skill that would become the foundation of his career. Of all his military postings, Alaska held a special place in Doug's heart. The majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, and opportunities for hunting and fishing aligned perfectly with his love for nature. This passion for the outdoors remained a constant throughout his life, manifesting in his enthusiasm for hunting deer and turkey, and his fascination with plant life. Doug's green thumb was legendary among friends and family. He cultivated multiple vegetable and flower gardens at his Waynesboro home and, together with his buddies, tended to a communal garden on Hopeman Parkway. While he nurtured a variety of flowers, dahlias became his signature bloom. A true jack-of-all-trades, Doug's creativity and practical skills extended to murals, leather crafting, auto body work, and home repairs. He physically built his family home alongside his father while maintaining a full-time job. Even in retirement, his thirst for knowledge never waned. He embraced the digital age and, with the help of Scott Miller, he learned to repair and rebuild computers. Doug's career in telecommunications began before landlines were common in homes. His technical expertise helped bring phones into households for the first time, playing a crucial role in transforming the industry. He worked on circuits and switches that allowed multiple homes to share phone lines, a breakthrough that expanded access to telephone service. Throughout his life, Doug faced numerous challenges with extraordinary resilience. From surviving a severe electrocution to multiple strokes, he consistently demonstrated an ability to bounce back, living with a quiet strength that inspired all who knew him. Troy Douglas Hagwood's legacy lives on in the gardens he planted, the networks he helped build, the memories he created, and the love he shared so generously. May his spirit continue to inspire us to embrace life with curiosity, creativity, and unwavering resilience. Troy Douglas Hagwood will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched. "Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life."