HAGER, ALAN KENT, of Hoover passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2008., at the age of 56. He was an accomplished musician and had many varied interests. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sandy Hager of Hoover, AL; his daughter, Lauren E. Hager; his mother, Dolores Hager; two sisters, Linda Pawliczak (Dan) and Cheryl Bender (Bruce); and three nieces and four nephews. The family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.