William James Wagoner passed away on October 27, 2023 in the care of FirstHealth Hospice.
He was born November 11, 1948 at Duke Hospital in Durham. He was the only child of Rebecca Lowe and James U. Wagoner.
He graduated from N.C. State University in 1971, where he met his wife, Dawn Harris Wagoner. He was employed by South Atlantic Services in Wilmington and Atlanta. The family moved to Laurinburg and he worked until retirement at WestPoint Stevens.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and feeding wild birds in the backyard. He was happiest when sharing outdoor activities with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn; son, Roger Wagoner of Greer, South Carolina; daughter, and son-in-law, Laurel and Chris Starkey of Aberdeen; grandchildren, Henry Wagoner, Ella Wagoner, William Starkey, Selena Starkey and Tyson Barnes.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023 at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines. In lieu of flowers sent to the memorial service, please give to a church or charitable organization of your choice.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.