Donald Eugene Wagner, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Big Stone Gap, Virginia Donald Wagner 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 14, 2016 with his family by his side. Donald was born in Imboden, Virginia, son of the late James Deddrick Wagner, and Allie (Soloman) Wagner. Donald married his wife Corena July 27, 1962 and they lived happily all these years in the Baum Hollow Community, raising their family and enjoying each other. He enjoyed watching the television, especially N.F.L. football, and NASCAR. He was a United States Veteran who served his country honorably in the United States Army Korean Conflict where he earned several medals of honor during his tour of duty. He is survived by his wife Corena Wagner, of the home; his son, Donald Wagner and wife Sheila of Baum Hollow; his granddaughters, Halie Grace Wagner, and Annie Nichole Wagner; two sisters, Jo Ann Kapfhammer and Juanita Owens of Louisville KY; special nieces, Patty Kidd and Janice Vanover; and several other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday (May 18,2016) from 6p.m. to 8p.m. for the visitation at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap. The funeral service will be conducted following the visitation in the funeral homes chapel with Rev. Alan Collier officiating The military service will be conducted at the Funeral Home on Thursday (May 19) @ 10:30 by the local D.A.V. and V.F.W. The committal service will take place in the Chandler Cemetery following. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. You may go online to view the obituary, and sign the guest registry at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wagner family.

Donald Eugene Wagner, Sr.

January 14, 1932 - May 14, 2016