Ray Wagoner

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Ray E. Wagoner, son of the late Louis and Viola Wagoner, was born May 12, 1929, in Malden, Missouri, and departed this life Friday, June 24, 2022, at his home in Chaffee at the age of 93.

He worked at Florsheim Shoe Company as a foreman for many years and then retired from HWI. which is now Do It Best.

He was first united in marriage to Berneda Menz on Dec. 22, 1947. She preceded him in death Nov. 12, 1998. In April 2013, he was united in marriage to Judith Ann Keller. She preceded him in death Feb. 20, 2022.

Ray is survived by a daughter, Gail (Dan) Ballard of Chaffee; three grandchildren, Mark Ballard, Kathy (David) Roach and Peggy Klonowski; six great-grandchildren, Kodi (Abby) Ballard, Kaleb Ballard, Kevin (Dana) Curtis, Chris Curtis, Chris Renchen and Jaclyn Renchen; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Apart from his parents and wives, Ray was preceded in death by two sons, Larry and Clifford Wagoner.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.

Funeral will follow at noon Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gwen Streeter officiating. Burial will follow at Williams Cemetery in Perkins, Missouri.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.