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Richard Waggoner Obituary
Richard Eugene Waggoner, 77, of Granite City, Ill., born Nov. 2, 1932, in Granite City, Ill., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, Mo..
Mr. Waggoner retired as a carpenter in 1995, from Nas Miramar Naval Base in San Diego, Calif., after 10 years of dedicated Civil Service. He had also worked at General Steel and Chemetco Metals and enjoyed his days of hunting, fishing and was a fan of horse racing.
He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Robert and Ellen Waggoner; mother and stepfather, Hazel, nee Settles, and Raymond Vaughn; one sister, Reatta Radefeld; and two brothers, Larry Dean Waggoner and Robert Waggoner.
Surviving are his daughter, Michelle (Ed) Goclan of Fenton, Mo.; three sons, Terry (Debra) Waggoner of New Johnsonville, Tenn., Kenny Waggoner of Godfrey, Ill., and Rick Waggoner of Caseyville, Ill.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other extended family and friends.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and may be accepted at the funeral home.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, Ill.
Funeral: Services will be private.
IRWIN MARYVILLE ROAD CHAPEL, Granite City, Ill.
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Donna Claxton
November 10, 2009
Terry, Kenny, Richie & Michelle,
I am going to miss uncle Dickie more than anyone will know, he was always a great uncle and was always there if I needed him, or if mom needed him, he loved mom with all of his heart and he loved all of you kids. I am sure Jeanetta was there to greet him along with all of the other family & friends.
I love all of you, and wish you peace thru the days that follow.
Love Donna
Pat Tuhill
November 9, 2009
Kenny, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pat Tuhill
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