Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthOct 15, 1932, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina3, Paul M. Wagoner,472, BIRTH:-WAGONER , PAUL MCRAE
DeathFeb 13, 2022, Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina3, Paul M. Wagoner
BurialFriedens Lutheran Church, 6001 NC Highway 61 North, Gibsonville, North Carolina 272493, Paul M. Wagoner
FlagsKorean War, US Army
FatherJew Irvin WAGONER (1896-1973)
MotherEunice Kent HOMEWOOD (1898-1985)
Spouses
BirthJan 21, 1932, United States470, Rebecca Anne “Becky” Freeman Wagoner
DeathFeb 15, 2013, North Carolina470, Rebecca Anne “Becky” Freeman Wagoner
BurialFriedens Lutheran Church, 6001 NC Highway 61 North, Gibsonville, North Carolina 27249470, Rebecca Anne “Becky” Freeman Wagoner
Marriageabt 19683, Paul M. Wagoner
ChildrenMelinda
Obituary Online notes for Paul McRae WAGONER
2/16/2022

Paul M. Wagoner

GIBSONVILLE - Paul M. Wagoner, 89, of Gibsonville passed away at the Brian Center, Eden, NC on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
A native of Gibsonville, NC, he was the husband of the late Rebecca “Becky” Freeman Wagoner for 54 years and the son of J. I. Wagoner and Eunice HomewoodWagoner, both deceased.

Mr. Wagoner grew up in Gibsonville in a farming family. From that farming background, his brother and family became known forWagoner’s Christmas Trees. Paul was a graduate of N. C. State University with a degree inAgricultural Engineering. He was licensed in many fields, including his Professional Engineering License, his Electrical License, and his General Contractor License.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army with the rank of Captain in the Army Corps of Engineers and served during the Korean Conflict. Paul retired from Duke Power Company with over 20 years of service. He was a lifelongmember of Friedens Lutheran Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Melinda Wagoner and husband Dexter Curry of Clayton, NC; son, Mark M. Wagoner and wife Danielle of Gibsonville; five grandchildren, Ally Wagoner, David Shoaf, Jason Shoaf, Lawson Cope, and Lyndon Cope; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret EllenMorgan and twin brothers, John and FredWagoner.

The funeral service will be conducted at Friedens Lutheran Church on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. William Zima. Burial will follow at Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Friedens Lutheran Church, 6001 Hwy. 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered online at www.richandthompson.com. 3, Paul M. Wagoner
Last Modified Feb 9, 2025Created Sep 25, 2025 using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Sep 25, 2025 by Terry M. Whitesell

© WhitesellSomers.com

"This information is provided for the free use of those engaged in non-commercial genealogical research. Any commercial use is prohibited."