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Russell Wagoner Obituary
Russell was born, Jan. 7, 1957 in Eric, Pa. to Ralph Russell Wagoner and Grace Spaulding. He graduated from Northwestern High School. He moved to Texas in 1976, where he worked construction until his final days.
Russell is survived by his loving wife Angela. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Mephis Leonheart. Russell is survived by sisters, Marcia Sprinkle, Doloris Wilcox; brother, Lewis Leonheart and wife, Terry and aunt, Francis Heaton; his sons and daughters, Tommy and Becca Nickelson, Tracy and Scott Garret, Scott Fritzsche, Amanda Gardner, Kyle Welton and Kacie Gilbert, Robert Welton and Amanda Tyler.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Kevin and Blake Nickelson, Kelly Cossey, Curtis Phillips, D.J. Welton, Elandra Fritzsche, Elisa McDaniel, Crystal, Ashley and Lilly Harrison and great-grandson, Jade Nickelson; and nephews and nieces, Karl, Justice, Breanna Sprinkle and Sam Wagoner.
Family and friends will be holding a celebration of Russell's life at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at the home of Russell and Angela Wagoner at 304 W. Sam Rayburn Drive in Ector.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family, (P.O. Box 401) and or to the Malignant Melanoma Foundation.
The family would like to thank everyone for their love, support and diligent prayers during the past year and a half.
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Diana Scriven
November 1, 2009
Over the years, Russell became a good friend, and what we considered to be a part of our family. While our paths have taken us different directions, we have always had fond thought and memories with Russell. Even though our paths led opposite directions, it meant the world to Dennis that Russell always remembered his birthday. Thanks for the memories, and may he always rest in peace.
Dennis Scriven
October 9, 2009
We had our times and many memories. Good and bad. I was saddened to hear of his sickness and prayed for a better outcome. I am glad though since it would not improve that he did not linger on and suffer more than he had. If you need something let us know. Even though he is gone in body, his spirit and memories will always remain.
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