David Lee Wagoner

Mr. Wagoner was born in Galax, VA on May 16, 1930 to Bruce G. and Ina Jenkins Wagoner. He served his country in the U. S. Army Air Corps. and was a musician in the Army band. Mr. Wagoner was a 1956 graduate of High Point University, where he was a member of TKE International Collegiate Fraternity, the Panther Club, and was President of H.P.U. Alumnae. He was also a member of the Lions Club, the Jaycees, and the Elks Club. Mr. Wagoner was employed with Wachovia Bank and Trust Company for thirty years until he retired on April 15, 1985. On September 8, 1986 he married Jean Griffith Pons, who survives of the residence.

Mr. Wagoner was an avid sailor and a member of the Peninsula Yacht Club at Lake Norman, where he spent much of his leisure time with family and friends. Some of his favorite times were spent with “The Old Geezers Coffee Club” at Mrs. Winner’s restaurant. He was supportive of community activities and donated greatly to the ones in which he believed.

He was an inspiration to many because of his positive attitude and determination with his keen sense of humor, gentle manner, and smile. He brought smiles to so many other people, he had a true love for man kind.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Jane Wagoner Johns and husband Mike of Concord, Michael Wagoner of Goodview, VA; Dan Wagoner and wife Grace of Greenville, SC; and John Wagoner and wife Ginger of Cornelius, NC. There are nine grandchildren: Christopher, Matthew, Jack, Blake, Haley, and Heather Wagoner, and Ryan, Robert, and Adam Johns.

A service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Maryfield at Pennybyrn with Dr. Thomas Stockton and Father Jim Solari officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at Norcross Square. A private inurnment ceremony will be held at a later date. The family requests memorials may be made to Pennybyrn at Maryfield, 109 Penny Road, High Point, NC 27260 or to High Point University, 833 Montlieu Ave. High Point, NC 27262 or to a charity of one’s choice.

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