Marvin Hunter Wagner
White Sulphur Springs-Marvin Hunter Wagner, 71, went home to his heavenly home Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, after a sudden illness.
Born Feb. 25, 1943, in Marlinton, he was a son of Vida Gragg Wagner and the late Arlie Bedford Wagner.
Marvin was a graduate of White Sulphur High School. Before retiring, he was employed as an electrician at Meade Westvaco, where he worked for over 40 years.
Marvin was a member of the Whatcoat United Methodist Church, Alleghany Lodge #136 AF & AM, currently DDGM of the 7th Masonic District, Royal Arch Masons RAM #21 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Commandery #15, Greenbrier Shriner Club and Beni Kedem Shrine. He also was a member of the Over The Hill Bowling Gang League. Marvin was a people person and a very active in the community.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Wagner; and a brother, George Allen Wagner.
He is survived by: his wife, Anita at home; his mother, Vida Wagner at Greenbrier Manor, Fairlea; brother, Johnny Waybright of Ohio; sons, Tommy A. Wagner (Lesa) of Georgia, Travis B. Wagner (Robin) of White Sulphur Springs, Timmy C. Wagner (his fiance’ Jessica) of Lewisburg and Todd D. Wagner (Lee) of Ronceverte; sister-in-law, Mildred Wagner of Pickaway; and Phyllis Ratliff, mother of his children, of Fairlea. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kassey, Kalab, Khloe and Kaylynn of White Sulphur Springs, Kaylee of Lewisburg, Arianna of Lewisburg, Todd, Chance and Levi all of Ronceverte, and Brittany and Kambria of Georgia.
His funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Whatcoat United Methodist Church where Rev. Gerald Roberts officiated.
Interment followed in the Whatcoat Cemetery, White Sulphur Springs with military and Masonic rights.
Visitation was held Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, at the church.
Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, is serving the family.