In memory of James Wagner 1916-2009 |
James "Jim" Benjamin Wagner, age 92, passed away
on March 3, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was
preceded in
death by his parents, Archie B. Wagner and Minnie Fielding, daughter,
Trudy
Pierson, sister, Maxine Allen and Audrey Pettiford, sisters-in-law,
Mable
(George) Houston, Helen (Henry) VanEssen of Grand Rapids, Henrietta
(Charles)
Beatty of North Vernon, IN, brother-in-law, Walter Johnson and great
nephew,
Mario Houston, both of Grand Rapids. He leaves to cherish his memories,
devoted
wife, Marjorie, of 54 years; son, Gregory (Patty); seven grandchildren;
15
great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; godchild, Sherry
Rhoden; a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim retired from Henry A.
Fox Sales
in 1978. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday, March 8, 2009 from
1 to 3
and 5 to 7 p.m. Homecoming service will be held on Monday, March 9,
2009 at 11
a.m. at First Community AME Church, 500 James SE. Family will receive
relatives
and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment is at Chapel Hill Memorial
Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American
Cancer Society. The family wishes to thank Spectrum Health Hospice
for
their care and compassion. |
Lot Location – Last Supper Maus E-3-23F |