The Celebration of Life for Mr. Ernest Wagner, 64, of Orange, will be Friday, March 24, 2023 at 11am at Sixth Street Community Church under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.
Rites of Christian Burial will follow at Belgrade Cemetery in Bon Wier, TX.
Visitation will be from 10 until 11am.
Ernest Vernard Wagner was born January 26, 1959, in Bon Wier, Texas to Christine Marie (Farr) Wagner and Ernest Wagner.
He was raised and educated in the area, and also in San Francisco, CA and Pacifica, CA.
Growing into manhood, he enlisted in the United States Army. After completing his tour of duty, he was Discharged With Honors.
His working years were spent as a contractor at the E.I. DuPont Sabine River Plant, he owned his own Lawn Care business and was a Property Manager for 6 years.
Ernest loved restoring cars, football, and car racing.
A loving grandfather, brother, and friend to all, he will always be loved and missed.
Ernest was called from life to life eternal on March 9th , 2023 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas.
Survivors include his daughter, Laquisha Mason (Kevin) of Spring, TX, two brothers, Randy Wagner (Gloria) of Orange and Christopher Kelly of San Francisco, CA, three sisters, Donetta Wagner of Orange, Arbella Cook (Thomas) of Suisun, CA and Sabrina Armstrong of Orange, lifelong companion, Audrey Verdine, and several grand and great grandchildren.
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