William Waggoner Obituary


TUXEDO - William Howard "Bill" Waggoner, 86, of Tuxedo and Hendersonville, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013.
He was a native of Decatur, Ill., and the son of the late Col. Parke H. and Eva Swan Waggoner of Hendersonville. He was a graduate of Decatur High School after which he served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a 1950 graduate of Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.
He worked in the corporate office of Hotpoint Inc. in Chicago before moving to Hendersonville. He and his wife, Joanne Hafner Waggoner, who preceded him in death in 1997, owned and operated the Southwind Motel in Hendersonville while they were building Camp Windy Wood, a children's camp on Lake Summit in Tuxedo. They opened the camp in 1957, and continued serving as directors until retiring in 1986. They continued to make the camp property their home until Jo's death. The camp property continues to be the home of several members of the family.
He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hendersonville, where he served as a Deacon, Elder and Treasurer of the Sunday School for 21 years. He was a 59-year member of the Hendersonville Kiwanis Club having served on the Board of Directors and was a George T. Hixon Fellow. He was a retired member of the Henderson County Rescue Squad, and served on the Board of the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth and Families. He was presented the "Pioneer of Camping" recognition in 1996 and served as the Executive Secretary of the Southeastern Section of the American Camping Association for over 20 years.
He was a member of the Hendersonville Country Club, the Beacon Club, and served on the boards of the local American Red Cross as well as the YMCA. Along with his wife, Jo, he was on the founding committee of the Green River Branch of the Henderson County Library, and volunteered there for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Edwards Waggoner; his son, Steven Waggoner; daughters, Wendy Henderson, Melinda Bryant, Karen Saine, Pati Waggoner-Myers; step-daughters, Betsy Edwards, Susan Sangiolo, Leslie Coker and Ashley Thompson; 19 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
During his active lifetime, he had a love of nature and the outdoors, travel, enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a keen interest in both local and Southwestern archaeology.
A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Hendersonville First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Bill Campbell, the Rev. H. Alexander Viola, and the Rev. Dwayne Durham officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service in the Fellowship Hall. A private internment service will be held at Shepherd Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families, 80 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711 or Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Times-News from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2013.
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He always treated me well

Todd

January 11, 2022

Sandy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tom & Polly Ford

January 19, 2013

Our prayers are for the family. Bill was one of the most generous men we have ever met. He shared his time and love and resources to all.

Fred & Suzie Dorsey

Fred & Suzie Dorsey

January 18, 2013

YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT FATHER, GREAT MAN, AND AN ALL ROUND GREAT PERSON TO KNOW. I ALWAYS HAD A TREMENDOUS RESPECT FOR HIM. HE RAISED A WONDERFUL FAMILY AND ALWAYS TREATED ME WELL AND MADE ME FEEL WELCOME. I LOVE YOU ALL. YOUR FRIEND, AND BROTHER IN CHRIST. TODD

TODD DORSEY

January 18, 2013

So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May you all be comforted by the knowledge that he will never again know any pain, sickness, or suffering.

Deby and Quinton Bradburn

January 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. BSA Troop 605

January 17, 2013

i am so sad to hear of your dads passing. i lost my dad in 1978 and my mom in 2012 and it leaves a gaping hole in your life. please be comforted by the thought that he is now well and waiting for you all with our Lord Jesus Christ. (my brother steve was in pattis class)

pegi cairnes

January 17, 2013

He was a good friend and neighbor and he will be missed.

Stewart Allen

January 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go with you guys in this sad time. What a life he has lived. God bless you.

Charlie Nabers

January 17, 2013

Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord comfort you.

Linda & Mike Lockaby

January 17, 2013

Dear Karen and Family,
Although I never had the opportunity to meet your father, I know how dear he was and always will be to you. I offer my deepest condolences and wish you peace during this difficult time.

Susan Zecher (nee)

January 17, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Bill was a good friend for years in Cardiac Rehab and at Juanita's, Summer Antique Shop. He was truly a friend and will be greatly missed.

Juanita & Fred Beddingfield, Jr.

January 16, 2013

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