Obituary: Thomas Phillip Wagner

Thomas Phillip Wagner, age 62, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock.  Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Clifford B. and Marjorie N. (Thomas) Wagner.

Mr. Wagner was self-employed in the insurance business, and he was a veteran of the United States Army.  His religious belief was nondenominational.  Mr. Wagner loved his family and friends to a fault.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wagner of Fairfield Bay; one daughter, Jennifer Wagner of Fairfield Bay; three stepdaughters, Tracey Grier and husband, Eddie, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Erin Born and husband, Jeff, of Mayflower, and Katie Riggs of Conway; one sister, Suzie Miller of Big Fork, Montana; four grandchildren, Austin Grier, Kohl Grier, Savannah Grier, and Emmaline Born; one nephew, Nick Miller of Big Fork, Montana; and his mother-in-law, Mary Lou Overbey of Fairfield Bay

Mr. Wagner is also survived by other relatives and his many friends.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodland Memorial Park Chapel at Edgemont.  Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs.  www.olmstead.cc

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to the APL (Animal Protection League) in his name.