John D. Waggoner

Dateline: Godfrey, Illinois
John D. Waggoner, 71, of Godfrey, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 9:20 pm, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Roxana, IL, on February 24, 1954, the son of John F. and Lydia E. (Vanagat) Waggoner. John married Barbra A. Springer in Wood River on March 12, 1977. She preceded him in death on September 16, 2016.
John worked at Alton Mental Health as a pharmacist, retiring in 2014, after 40 years of employment. John was a proud supporter of 5A's and spent a lot of time helping the underprivileged. He enjoyed traveling to National Parks with his wife, Barbra. Most of all, he cherished his time with family, especially his grandchildren who he was eternally proud of.
Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Schoen of Godfrey; grandchildren, Rae Schoen, Brendan Schoen, and Brett Schoen; sister, Cindy (Roger) Stanton of Jerseyville; niece, Chelsea (Trevor) Rexroad; great nieces and nephews, Mya, Vanessa, and Raylan; and bonus family, Johnny and Jayme Law and their children, Johnny Jr, and Jayda.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Lynnie Waggoner.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 2025, from 9:30 am until time of service at 11 am, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Pastor Terry McKinzie will officiate. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.
Memorials are suggested to 5A's and/or Mt. Olive Volunteer Fire Department where his grandsons serve the community.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.