James “Jim” Wagner is survived by his wife, Mary E. Wagner (née Hawk); his son, James B. (Juli) Wagner III; his daughter, Janet L. (Michael) Bishop; granddaughter, Faith Wagner; stepgranddaughter, Kaitlyn Bishop; and his sisters, Pam, Tina, Jeri and Janice.
After serving his country briefly, yet honorably with the United States Navy, James became a lifetime member of AMVETS Post 54, as well as a member of Eagles Aerie 2233, where he served with distinction in several posts.
James Wagner was the unofficial house-dad to all of the daycare children who attended Mary’s in-home daycare. He was well-liked among his peers and loved by his family, friends and the caring staff at Redwood at Carmel Hills Nursing Home in Independence, Missouri.