Jack Wagner, Sr.

July 24, 1938 - November 12, 2011

Wagner Sr., Jack, 73, of Big Stone Gap, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday (November 12, 2011) at his son's residence, in Norton VA. Jack was born in Imboden VA, he has been retired for many years, Jack served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Jack was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by one daughter Deborah Wagner, one grandson Adam Owens, one great grandson Austin Brooks, his parents Floyd and Ruby Wagner, two brothers Carl Wagner, and Charles Wagner. He is survived by his wife Alice Wagner of 50 years of the home. Five children Diane Eldridge and husband Andy of Appalachia VA, Jackie Maza and husband Homer of Fayetteville NC, Pamela Wagner of Big Stone Gap VA, Jack Wagner Jr. of Norton VA, Travis Wagner and wife Danielle of Wise VA, two brothers Johnny Wagner and wife Pat of KY, Joe Wagner and wife Judy of Appalachia VA, Linda Capps and husband Andy of Mannases VA, 19 Grandchildren, and 30 great grandchildren, and a host of several nieces and nephews, and one very special friend Bill Kaylor. The family will receive friends on Wednesday (November 16th 2011) from 5 to 7 p.m at Holding Funeral Home,(17 E. 3rd St., N.) in Big Stone Gap VA. The funeral Service will be conducted following the visitation at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel with the minister Carl Downey officiating. The graveside service will be conducted on November 17th at 11:00 a.m at American Legion Cemetery we asked that everyone who plans to attend be at the funeral home by 10:30 to go in procession. The family will serve as pallbearers. To view the obituary and to sign the online guest registry for Mr. Jack Wagner Sr., please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wagner Family.