OBITUARY
Ray Wagner
December 12, 1935 – April 11, 2013
Ray Wagner, 77, of San Angelo passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2013. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 12, 2013 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick Griffith and Rev. Walt Landers officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. He was born December 12, 1935 in Hondo, New Mexico. He graduated from Lake View High School and attended Howard College, Sam Houston State University and Life Christian University. He married Winona Walker on July 16, 1966 and they shared 46 beautiful years together. Ray, a man of tremendous integrity and forthrightness, served the city of San Angelo as a police officer for 28 years, retiring as a Sergeant from the force in 1996. He also served as an elder at TLC Church for many years. Ray has served others, given faithfully and been an inspiration to many. Ray enjoyed being outside, tending the land and his animals, his garden and was an amazing handyman. He was a loving and devoted husband father and grandfather and we will dearly miss him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Beulah Wagner, and his brothers, Archie, Earl, Odell and Freddie Wagner. He is survived by his wife, Winona Wagner, of San Angelo; 2 Daughters, Janilla Wagner, of San Angelo and Vernona McCrea and her husband Mark, of San Angelo; 2 sons, Orville Wagner and his wife Elva, of Fort Worth, TX, and David Gleaton and his wife Christie, of Odessa, TX; his Grandchildren, Logan, Lexis, Elizabeth and Aubrey; and his two Sisters, Herlie Smith McDonald, of San Angelo and Johnnie Blacklock and her husband Carroll, of San Angelo. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8
Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.
Services
- Visitation Friday, April 12, 2013
- Funeral Service Saturday, April 13, 2013
REMEMBERING
Ray Wagner
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RECEIVE UPDATESBernadette Coffee
April 16, 2013
Mrs. Winona our prayers are with you. You and Mr. Ray were there for us when I didn't have a lot of family. You became grandparents to all of my five when they needed it most. I love both of you. I thank God for working through you and Mr. Ray.
April 13, 2013
The Lord comfort you during this very sad tine for you, Winona. I remember Ray as a sterling man.
Rolly Dunteman
Pat Rudolph
April 13, 2013
So sorry to learn of his passing. Our prayers are with your family. God Bless you all! The Rudolph's
Steve & Debra Lawhone
April 13, 2013
Praying for Ms. Wynona and family. Ray was such a man of faith and integrity- a true role model. He is healed!
Sgt. Greg Conner (SAPD Ret.)
April 13, 2013
My prayers for the family at this trying time, but I know that the streets of heaven just became a little safer. I'll always cherish the many years of working with Sgt. Wagner at the SAPD.
Debbie Pruitt Singleton
April 13, 2013
I am sad to hear of Ray's passing. I know that he is walking with Jesus now and I pray that God will give his family grace and peace and comfort your grieving hearts.
David Parker Family
April 13, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you. Bro. Wagner was a wonderful man. May God give you peace and comfort.
Deborah Teague
April 13, 2013
to the Ray Wagner Family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Ray was a great man. I have known the family for many years when they were going to Calvary Baptist church. Ray will be greatly missed. My heart & prayers goes out to the family. God Bless each one of ya'll.
In Christian Love,
Debbie (Smith) Teague
Rusty & Sherry Swanson
April 13, 2013
We are so blessed to have known Ray. He was a wonderful man of God and will be missed by many. We will miss his smile and kind words. He is rejoicing with his wonderful Savior, Jesus. Ray beat us to heaven. One day he will be on the welcoming committee to welcome us home.
Gully Cowsert(SAPD) & Family
April 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tracee and John Cahak
April 12, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Ray's passing. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you all and our prayers are that you will find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Operations Manager Standards Testing Labs
April 12, 2013
Wagner Family,
We Pray the Lord gives you Peace and Strength that passes all Understanding during your time of Bereavement.
Madeline Summerlin-Barton
April 12, 2013
I will always remember his gentleness. He had a peace about him that you know came from his faith in Jesus Christ. Winona & Janilla, I know that your faith in Christ will carry you through until we all meet again.
Jeton Tumlinson
April 12, 2013
We were so very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was a very kind and gentle man who was always there to help us in anyway possible. Best neighbor that any one could have. Please know that all of you are in our prayers during this most difficult time and peace be with all of you. Please let us know if we can do anything to help. Jim and Jeton (Damron) Tumlinson
April 12, 2013
I am so sorry or your loss. We will miss him dearly. May The Good Lord give you the strength you need. Sandr Flores
Dean & Essie Pruitt
April 12, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. We loved him dearly. He was such a very good person. We are praying for his family. God will take care of you and will comfort you in your time of need.
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