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Neil Lassion Wagoner

1936 - 2018

Neil Lassion Wagoner obituary, 1936-2018, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Neil Wagoner Obituary

Neil Lassion Wagoner, passed away on October 28, 2018 surrounded by his family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Neil was born on August 13, 1936 in Winnfield, Louisiana to Robert Lassion Wagoner and Minnie Heard Wilson and had two younger brothers, Bill and Terry. Neil is survived by his wife of 61 years, Martha Sue Barton. Neil attended Winnfield High School before graduating college with a Petroleum Engineering degree from Louisiana Tech University. After college Neil was hired by the Louisiana State Highway Department and eventually became the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development. Neil and Martha had three children, Cheri Vaughn, Barry Wagoner and Joey Wagoner and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved him dearly. Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA., on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will resume on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Jefferson Baptist Church, 9135 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, from 9:00 am until funeral services at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Sardis Baptist Cemetery, Winnfield, LA. The family wants to thank the Ochsner ICU staff, with extra special thanks to James; The Carpenter House Staff and his Jefferson Baptist Church Sunday School Class directed by Joe and Marie Lively. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideon's International, https://www.gideons.org/donate. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2018.

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November 6, 2018

Martha, Cheri,Barry and Joey praying that the God of all comfort be with you in your time of lost.
The greatest comfort is knowing The Lord Jesus Christ has called him home.
Neil always had a sweet spirit. One could see the grace of God working in his heart.
Sorry we missed the funeral. We are in Tennessee, love in Christ, David and Susan Sevier

November 2, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. Please know that others share your grief and pray for God to comfort each of you during your time of mourning.

November 2, 2018

Martha,Cheri,Barry,Joey, and other family members,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful, Godly man. I have such cherished memories of knowing Neil back in the 60's and 70's. Blessings to all of you, Jim Mounts

Lisa Wagoner

November 1, 2018

Neil Wagoner a/k/a Paw Paw as many of us call him wwas the absolute BEST Sunday School Teacher in the whole wide world! I could not have asked for a better father-in-law, role model and teacher....EVER! Boy do I miss him dearly!! I've already cried so many nights and I'm sure there's many more to come in the next coming days as we lay Paw Paw to rest! Everyone who knows me, knows just how high that pedistal is where I always placed my dad and the only other person in the world who I would place next to him is Paw Paw! Two honest, great, Christian Men who I always admired! Paw Paw we sure do miss you and I thank you for your guidance in leading me to Christ! I'm so honored to be a Wagoner!! Love always and forever,
Lisa Wagoner ❤

Phyllis Laurent

October 31, 2018

Neil Wagoner was such a good man. He was a role model for me during my teen years at Jefferson Baptist. Condolences to his whole family. Prayers for peace.

Patricia Borskey

October 31, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you
Your angel from Oschners

Don Weathers

October 31, 2018

Neil was a dedicated public figure for many years. I will cherish his leadership and his support for our state. I continue to tell of his recommendation in the 1980's to double deck the interstate system through Baton Rouge to address traffic as had been done in Texas and other states. He was a mentor and a friend of the construction industry and I had the privilege of serving with him at the Louisiana Good Roads and Transportation Association. My thoughts and prayers are for his family and his memory

Tina Tanner

October 31, 2018

My heart breaks for your family. I have the pleasure of knowing the Wagoner family. I've always enjoyed our visits and talk. I've always viewed Mr Neil & Mrs Martha as mentors of marriage, faith & family. Praying for Mrs Martha & all of the family.

(Hygienist for 19 years)

October 31, 2018

Neil was an angel who lived among us. One of the most wonderful Christians I have ever known. He had a calling to teach the Bible, and he obeyed that calling. I am truly blessed to have been a student of his. I give him praise and honor for helping my family towards the gift of salvation many years ago at JBC. Neil, you will be dearly, dearly missed by all of us who love you so much. Your crown must be very heavy with jewels. We grieve, not as others who have no hope. 1st Thessalonians 4:13. Prayers for all of his family and friends.

Bill Fletcher

October 31, 2018

I count it a privilege and a blessing to have known Neil. With his Sweet Christian Spirit, he impacted my life in so many ways.I am forever grateful.
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J.C. & Dora Bunnell

October 30, 2018

May God help you bear the loss of your Loved One.
You know he is no longer in pain and Is in a better place.

Crowe and Betty Peele

October 30, 2018

During this time of grief, know that Neil is safe at home. Crowe
and I remember the start of the Sunday School class in Crowe's living room. Those were some good memories of Neil and Martha. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Martha and with the whole family.

October 30, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Please keep in mind that God "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

Tanya Kennedy Gray

October 30, 2018

I am holding all of you in my heart and prayers.

Sabrina Ogle

October 30, 2018

So sorry for your loss. I thank God he is in Heaven

Mary

October 30, 2018

May God comfort you and family during this difficult time.May he rest in Jesus arms.

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1

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Nov

2

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Jefferson Baptist Church

9135 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA

Nov

2

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Jefferson Baptist Church

9135 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA

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11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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