Jerry Logan Wagoner, 76, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, June 20, 2022, at home in Booneville. He was born January 14, 1946, in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Howard and Janie (Jones) Wagoner.
Jerry served in the United States Army from April 13, 1954, to March 26, 1956. His MOS was 11B40 (light infantry NCO). Jerry was injured in the war and received the Purple Heart and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Jerry was a retired sawyer and worked in the oil field for many years. He loved fishing, shooting his guns, and spending time with his family and his fur baby, Little Sister. He was of the “Bapticostal” faith and a lifetime member of New Blaine VFW Post 8383.
He is preceded in death by his parents before mentioned, his military family, and several other family members and friends.
A family-held memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Veterans Park behind city hall in Booneville. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rhonda Wagoner of the home; 1 son, Robert Hurst (Holly) of New Blaine; 2 daughters, Heather Hurst of Booneville and Miranda Wagoner of Fort Smith; 1 brother, Larry Wagoner (Peggy) of Huntington, Arkansas; 3 sisters, Elaine Perez of California, Sheri Wagoner Hopkins of Mansfield, and Pam Owens (Mike) of Waldron; grandchildren, Shane, Jaydee, Jeremiah, Whitney, Logan, Oliver, Brazion, Shannon, Shantel, Devon, Sierra, Aurora, Ricky, Matthew, and Kyrie; several great-grandchildren; aunts, Patsy Sehorn of Waldron, Royce Jones of Booneville, and Shirley Jones of Magazine; special friends, Don Rongey, Vernon Jones, and David and Linda Hogan; other relatives and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Blaine VFW Post 8383, PO Box 78, New Blaine, AR 72851
www.robertsfh.com
