Funeral service for Mr. Joe David Wagster, age 76, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted on Friday, October 20, 2017, at 1 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Whitney Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Wagster passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at his residence.
Mr. Wagster was a native of Lincoln County, TN and son of the late Joe Holly and Alice Collier Wagster. He was retired from Copperweld and a member of the Elks Lodge. He was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Wagster; loving Yorkie dog, Sassie; daughter, Holly Wagster; son, Jeff (Becky) Wagster; sister, Judy (Toonie) Toon, all of Fayetteville, TN: brother, Philip (Diane) Wagster of Murfreesboro, TN; granddaughters, Allie and Lexie Wagster of Fayetteville, TN, and Ashley (Curtis) McDow and great-grandchildren, Brynlea Selby and Leo McDow of Hazel Green, AL; Aunt and Uncle, Joe and Imogene Collier; and a host of friends too many to name. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Wagster.
Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017, from 11 AM until time of service at 1 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church at 200 Elk Ave N, Fayetteville, TN 37334; the American Cancer Society at ATTN: Cary B. Sullivan, Lincoln County Tribute Chair, American Cancer Society PO Box 470, Fayetteville, TN 37334; or Fayetteville Elks Lodge at 1750 Wilson Pkwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
15 Comments To "Joe David Wagster"
#1 Comment By Kathy Smith On October 18, 2017 @ 5:17 pm
Holly,
So sorry to hear of your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.
#2 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On October 18, 2017 @ 6:37 pm
Jeff, Becky, Judy & family, So sorry to hear of your loss. May God provide comfort and peace during this sad time.
#3 Comment By Terrell & Rhonda Burns On October 18, 2017 @ 7:16 pm
Phyllis, Allie , Lexie, and family, sorry for your loss. Out prayers and thought are with you and the family. May God Bless You.
#4 Comment By Karen & Jeff Russ On October 18, 2017 @ 7:56 pm
Jeff and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jeff & Karen Russ
#5 Comment By Debbie Looman On October 18, 2017 @ 8:02 pm
Dear Phyllis,
I know that words are inadequate at this time, but I wanted you to know how very sorry I am for your profound loss. I know you loved Joe dearly and the sadness of knowing he is gone is so hard. May the memories of him you hold in your heart so closely, and God’s comfort sustain you now and in the future. God bless you and your family. Love you, Debbie Looman
#6 Comment By Stan and Tammy Spray On October 18, 2017 @ 11:51 pm
Jeff and Holly , please accept my deepest condolences our hearts and thoughts will be with you and your family.
#7 Comment By Judy atchley On October 19, 2017 @ 7:16 am
Judy, so sorry about the loss of your brother. Asking God to give you his strength
#8 Comment By Robin Shelton On October 19, 2017 @ 3:27 pm
So many wonderful memories of Joe David. I will miss him and I know you all will too. I will cherish those memories and they will bring a smile when I recall them; I hope you can do the same. Love to each and every one of y’all.
#9 Comment By Carol Simms On October 19, 2017 @ 5:18 pm
Phyllis,Jeff, Becky, and family I’m so sorry of your loss I loved Joe David he was a great friend we all ways hugged I’ll always remember him.
#10 Comment By Susan Thompson On October 19, 2017 @ 9:33 pm
So very sorry to hear of Joe David’s passing, he was a good and kind man, always had a hug or kiss for the ladies…he was a friend. My sincerest sympathy to the family. Susan Thompson
#11 Comment By Debbie Bishop Dempsey On October 20, 2017 @ 1:38 am
Phyllis, My love thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of the loss of Joe David. May God surround you and the family with his comfort, mercy, and grace during this time. Always know I am only a phone call away day or night. Love you my friend forever.
go comfort mercy and grace
#12 Comment By Don Reed On October 20, 2017 @ 3:49 am
My sincere condolences to Joe David’s family. He was a high school classmate of mine. He was a good person and will be greatly missed by family, friends and all those who knew him.
#13 Comment By Donna Ward On October 20, 2017 @ 3:01 pm
Jeff and family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Joe David. Thinking of you during this time of sadness. I remember him from a long time ago at the Old Elk’s Lodge. He was a nice man.
#14 Comment By Lorry Ann Hill Anderton On October 20, 2017 @ 10:17 pm
Holly I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. Will keep you in my prayers
#15 Comment By Allison Edwards Greene On November 14, 2017 @ 5:21 pm
Henry and I are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a great man and will be missed.