On May 17th, 2025, Gary Dale Wagoner “Peach” passed away in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 26, 1958, to Jr Wagoner and Margaret Alexander. He is preceded in death by his father Jr Wagoner, mother Margaret Alexander, bonus mother Betty Eason Wagoner and son-in-law Sterling Wayne Lee.
He is survived by his daughter Kandice Nunnally of Imboden, son Randell Wagoner of Tampa, Florida, 3 grandchildren Ethan Lee, Kiera Lee, and Preslee Lee, brother Ronald Wagoner and wife Lola of Strawberry, brother Kenneth Wagoner of Cave City, Sister April Wagoner of Cave City, Sister Crystal Eason Richmond and husband Tim of Walnut Ridge, Cousins Angie Phillips of Clover Bend and Bobby Wagoner and wife Becky of Walnut Ridge, niece Rhonda Boyles of Hoxie, nephew Jamie Wagoner of Strawberry, great niece Kelli Jenkins of Black Rock, and great nephew Chase Carter and wife Hannah of Jonesboro. He is also survived by so many amazing friends that are also his family that it would take days to list them all.
Gary enlisted in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1979. He then made a lifelong career driving a big truck. He loved spending time with his friends and family and always had a smile on his face. When he walked into a room his presence brought joy to every single person, and he made everyone laugh all the time. He was the most loving, selfless man you could ever meet and would help anyone anytime they needed him. Words can’t even begin to describe how amazing he was as a father and a grandfather. His grandchildren were his entire world, and he was so proud of them and loved them more than anything. He had the best friends that were his family and loved each and every one of them so very much. He will be missed more than words can say.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 23rd at 10:00 am at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Annieville with Brother Jerry Clements officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ethan Lee, Cade Marshall, Xander Gholson, Ronald Wagoner, Jamie Wagoner, Donnie Gillean, Tyler Gillean, Terry Cox, Wyatt Ring, Drake Norris, Chuck Ludwig, Scotty Archer, Robby Callahan, and Cody Slusser.
