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Roger W. Wagers

Mr. Roger W. Wagers, 54, of Bimble, passed away Sunday morning, December 6, 2015 at his home.

He was a son of the late Arnal and Opal Wagers born on February3, 1961 in Hyden.

Roger was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

On May 28, 1982 he united in marriage with Tammy Merida and to this union two sons were born.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Rebecca and Rosetta, two brothers, Arnal Jr. and Hershel and two nephews, Christopher and Jason.

Survivors include his loving wife, Tammy Wagers of Bimble, two sons, Kyle Wayne Wagers and Britney and Bradly Derek Wagers all of Bimble; three sisters, Bonnie Holland and husband Roger of Indiana, Mary Gilbert and husband Paul of Ohio and Evelyn Bowling and husband Ernest of London; a brother, Hargous Wagers of London; a granddaughter, Preslie Michelle Wagers; father and mother-in-law, Curtis and Thelma Smith Merida of Bimble; a sister-in-law, Tracy Smith of Bimble; a brother-in-law, Todd Merida and wife Rebecca of Corbin among other loved ones and dear friends.

His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of Knox Funeral Home Wednesday, December 9th at 2 PM with Rev. A. B. Smallwood and Kim Merida officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Barbourville Cemetery.Casket bearers will be family and friends.

Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday between 6 and 9 PM and Wednesday prior to the funeral hour.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.

 

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