Randy Wagner Obituary
His first position as a Pastor was at First Baptist Church of Fairborn, then the following: taught school at Middletown Christian School; Pastor at Allison Ave Baptist in Mason; Grace Baptist in Mason; Pisgah Heights Baptist Church in Mason; First Baptist in Heath; Hickory Grove in Independence, KY; employed by Freedom Voice vocal group; Pastor at Calvary Baptist in Staunton, VA; First Baptist Circleville; Crossing Community in Hilliard. He has installed sound systems in over 400 churches. Ran sound in large venues all over Ohio and other states for Christian events and concerts, as well as trained others on how to run and install sound systems.
He was very passionate about arranging and directing elaborate traveling trips with senior citizens for many years as a Pastor. He was the executive director of passion plays in 3 churches for both Easter and Christmas productions. He was the executive director in a national drama production "eternity" seeing 1000's make life changing decisions in their lives. For over 10 years was the director of the Seneca Lake Baptist Music Camp where his children attended every year.
Randy was a wonderful man full of laughter (you could hear him around every corner), jokes, passion for what he did in the church, and dedication to the people and loved ones around him. He could light up a room just by his presence. His last eight years have been spent spoiling his grandchildren and teaching them about the things he loved and knew.
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Dean Jones
July 23, 2024
Pastor Wagner will definitely be missed. I consider myself to be blessed knowing this man of God. I think Pastor Wagner was the OG of dad jokes. He had a corny sense of humor but that is one of the things I remember. Thanks for serving and teaching me while you were at Calvary. I know you have lead many choirs but you now are in the presence of our Lord and the best choir for eternity. Love, blessings and comfort to Merrilee and the rest of the family.
Sheri Bogardus
July 22, 2024
I will always remember his corny jokes. He was such a good mentor to me! I loved how he encouraged me toward leadership. I loved singing with him in the praise team at Heath First Baptist. Our Celebration of Life services at Dawes. Wonderful man who loved serving Jesus is now with Him. Blessings and peace to the family. Marilee and Harmony and Judah and the rest of his family too. He will be missed!! Sheri Bogardus
Laura Clary
July 18, 2024
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Wagner family. Randy was such a sweet, loving and caring person. He had a wonderful voice and a great love for his Lord and Savior. He will be missed by many. Laura Eikelberry Clary and Meghan Clary
Angela
July 18, 2024
I never met a music pastor that had so much love, joy and passion like Randy did! I was privileged to play piano for him at First Baptist Heath and he was a joy to work with. He truly sang for an audience of one.
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Pam Sturm Lash
July 17, 2024
How he made our choir sound better and grow larger. I loved being a part of each passion play that we did as well.
Paul Rhodes
July 17, 2024
Randy.....I so hate to hear of your passing....yet I am excited for you that you are with our Savior. Thank you for the investment that you made into my life while at Pisgah Heights. I loved serving with you and have long respected you.
Colette Williams Martin
July 17, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear of Randy's passing. I knew him from the choir of Pisgah Heigths Baptist Church. Loved him and Merrilee so much. Praying for the family.
Ada Lape
July 16, 2024
So sorry to hear this. Randy was always so sincere and nice to me and my family. All our prayers are with you all.
Clida Mahaffey
July 16, 2024
Our love and prayers for the Wagner family. We knew Randy for nearly ten years while he was serving at Pisgah Heights. Randy's children were in the nursery where I was on Sundays. Our teenage daughters and others went with Randy to Seneca Lake. They would always have stories to share that included Randy and his bus driving skills. We remember the Christmas musicals that Randy directed. Never saw him without a smile to share. His family was a big part of our lives for several years. He fought the good fight, finished the course and kept the faith. Looking forward to the reunion in heaven some sweet day. Much sympathy Charles and Clida Mahaffey
Patty Parker
July 15, 2024
My husband,Craig ,and I was part of our church Praise Team. Randy was passionate about sharing the love of Christ through music. He taught me to remember when addressing someone who differs from you to remember S.T.P. Have the right Spirit Time and Place. He was very loving and truly was a wonderful music pastor and friend. Praise God! As a believer in Jesus Christ, We know we will see Randy in eternity. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Patty Parker
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