Earl Leonard Wagner, age 96, of Benton, AR, formerly of Hope, AR died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Saline Memorial Hospice. Earl was born May 26, 1918 in Lafayette, IN to the late Edgar and Grace Wagner.
Earl was a Master Electrician; a World War II Navy Veteran; past president of Golden K's in Hope, AR; past board member of the Hope HUD; active member of the Hempstead County Republican Party; and a member of Hope 1st United Methodist Church.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy Wagner; son, Warren Wagner; and sisters, Peggy and Beverly.
Earl is survived by his wife Elaine Wagner, of Benton; son Wayne Wagner and wife Faye of Newton, Kansas; grandsons Bryan Wagner and wife Melissa, Jordan Wagner and wife Becky, and James Wagner of Colorado; granddaughter Stephanie Levitt of New York; 3 great grandchildren all of Kansas; as well as many other family member and friends who loved Earl and will miss him always.
Arrangements by Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, AR 72015. For information, call 501-778-7100. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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