Charles "Speedy" Wagoner

Charles "Speedy" Wagoner, 87, of Oran, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Chateau Girardeau. He was born November 14, 1935 in Cape Girardeau to Charles and Ada Jean Kapler Wagoner. He and Donna Mae Wagoner were married on December 25, 1955. She preceded him death on June 23, 2022. He was a member and baptized in Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau MO. Speedy participated in Oran school athletics. He gained his speed while running through a scary alley at night after work and used that speed in athletics to earn his nickname for life of "Speedy". Speedy had a love of golf and he enjoyed morning get togethers with his circle of friends. He was an avid Redhawk fan and attended many basketball games. Later in life Speedy enjoyed socializing, serving others and sharing the truth about his Lord and Savior! Speedy met the love of his Donna Mae at Dutchtown Tiney's Danceland. They married Christmas day 1955. Speedy had an experienced career in the insurance business and spent his final working years serving and retiring from the state of Missouri Division of Liquor Control as a State Supervisor. Survivors include son, Brad (Janice) Wagoner of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; two daughters, Tracy (Rick) Blattner and Tori (Joe) Welch both of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; five grandchildren, Charles Brandon (Julie) Wagoner, Amber (Brian) Watson, Dr. Trevor (Casie) Blattner, Jill (Donny) Mai and Dalton (Krissy) Welch; eleven great-grandchildren, Caleb, Lucy and Sarah Wagoner, Marlee and Kendall Watson, Kate, Nora Jane and Lenna Blattner, Ayla and Evie Mai, Charlee Beth Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sister. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am Saturday at the church with Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Lynwood Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Charles "Speedy" Wagoner

November 14, 1935 - July 12, 2023