James H. Wagner

KINGSPORT - James H. Wagner, 63, passed away suddenly on August 26, 2019. He was born in Kingsport on January 28, 1956, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a dedicated Alabama fan and had worked for TPI in Gray, TN for 16 years. James is preceded in death by his mother Mary Wagner; sisters, Judy Wagner, Sue Baker, Phyllis Wagner-Carter, and Nancy Wagner; brothers, Don Wagner and Norman Wagner; niece, Patricia Grayson; and mother-in-law, Ann Moss. Those left to cherish James’ memories include his wife of 19 years, Carol “Susie” Wagner; daughter, Felecia Wagner; stepson, Steven Starnes; stepdaughter, Tara Blair; grandchildren, Kylie Blair, Brand Starnes, and Alexis Tucker; special nephew, Keith Roof and several nieces and nephews; father-in-law, J.C.Moss, brothers-in-law, Jon Moss and wife Tina and Rodney Moss and wife Polly; and sister-in-law, Amy Walsh. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at East Lawn Funeral Home.