William Phillip Wagner Jr.

Phil graduated from Central High School in 1963 where he was very active in sports. He was Honorably Discharged from the United States Navy. He retired from S.I.G.E.C.O. (Vectren/Center Point) after more than 34 years. He was a member of the American Legion Otis Stone Post #354. He was also a member of the Continental Gentlemen, The Baptist Town Jazz Club, and was an honorary member of the Sterling Men’s Club.

He was an avid storyteller and jokester. He was a lover of jazz. He loved to travel, fish, and play the horses. Phil loved his family, especially his grandkids.

Phil confessed his belief in Christ at an early age and was a lifetime member of the Memorial Baptist Church, where he loved his pastor, Rev. Dr. Adrian Brooks.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Wagner; sister, Doris Goss; and brother, Fred “Squeeky” Wagner.

Phil is survived by his loving mother, Christine; two daughters, Tamara Wagner-Marion (James) of Evansville and Stacey Slaughter (Webster) of Texas; step-children, Bridgette Johnson (Tommy), Paul White, Jr. (Beth), both of Evansville, Derrick White (Jamelia) of Florida, and Lani Powell of North Carolina; brothers, James Wagner (Debra), Keith Wagner (RaJean), David Wagner (Constance) all of Evansville; sisters, Patricia Maddox of Bloomington and Donna Wagner of Evansville; brother-in-law, Alton Goss of Atlanta; grandchildren, Parris Wagner of California, Kara Martin of Evansville, Asia and James Phillip Marion of Evansville, Shanelle Channelle (Kevin) of Texas, Saschelle King (Lahvijon) of Atlanta, Shantelle Slaughter and Webster Slaughter III both of Texas; best friends and neighbors, Glen and Arvanna Harrison; best friend, Wendell Robinson; forever family friend, Gwendolyn Anne Wagner; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and classmates.

Private Family Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Alexander East Chapel with Rev. Dr. Adrian Brooks, Sr. officiating and livestreamed at www.facebook.com/FuneralStreamUSA. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.