Roy J. Wagner

Published 4:31 pm Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Roy J. Wagner, 91, of Butler, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Roy was born in Johnson City, Tenn., to the late Kemp and Winnie Smith Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill McFall, Fred McFall, Jerry McFall and Ronnie McFall; three step-sisters; one step-brother, Bobby Arnold; and three grandsons.
Roy was a man of few words, but was a hard worker and loved serving his country in the United States Army. He served in the Army for three years, then retired from Inland Container Corporation. Roy was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church since 1976. He enjoyed working in the garden, spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Roy also loved the Redskins.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 70 years, June Wagner of Butler; his daughter, Judy Peters of Elizabethton; his son, Michael Wagner and friend, Lisa Champagne; his grandson, Matthew Wagner and girlfriend, Courtnie McKinney; and two step-sisters, Kate and Pearl. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Roy J. Wagner will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, February 7, in the Lakeview Cemetery in Butler with Pastor Sammy Icenhour officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Friday. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Caris Hospice for the exceptional care and love shown to Roy during his illness and to the doctors and staff of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to Little Milligan Baptist Church, 4223 Highway 321, Butler, TN 37640. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com
Mr. Wagner his family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office: (423) 542-2232. Service Information Line: (423) 543-4917.