John Waggener

John Garnett Waggener, Jr., 69, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at his home in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by his family.

John was born, Nov. 20, 1953, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to the late Major General (Ret.) John "Jack" Waggener and Mary Ella Drake Waggener. John had lived in Charleston prior to moving to Cape Girardeau several years ago. His greatest passion was farming enjoying a 44-year-long career. He especially enjoyed activities with his children and served as a troop leader with Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Cape Girardeau Elks Club. John cherished his friendships with "members" of the Coffee Shop Crew. Second to farming, his favorite pastimes included fishing, bird hunting, hiking, playing cards and reading.

On Aug, 18, 1979, he married Karen Marie Kreutzinger, who survives of the home.

Also surviving is his son, John Peyton Waggener of Monterey, California; his daughter and her husband, Laura Waggener McDonald and Todd Alan McDonald of Washington, D.C.; also, three siblings, an aunt and several cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.

Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the IOOF Cemetery near Charleston. The Rev. Scott Moon, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Charleston, will officiate. Interment will follow under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston.

Pallbearers will be Lee Goodin, Don Getty, Brett Matthews, Steve Brown, Kevin Nally and James Marshall.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Moreton, John Moreton, Blair Moran, Phil Rowland, Bill Feezor, Ernie Carman, Kevin Chandler, Reginald Young and Charles Brink.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: The United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 351, Charleston, MO 63834.