James R. Wagner, 86, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Emory Hospital surrounded by his loving family. James is a graduate of Yale University and served as a pilot in the 8th Air Force during WWII, completing numerous missions
over Germany. James founded the Dynamo swim club and served as coach for several years. James also was one of the original participants of the Peachtree Road Race and enjoyed participating in the race up until the last few years. James was a very active
tennis player and USTA official who traveled the Southeast officiating college and youth tennis matches. Next to his wife and family, James loved the Atlanta Falcons and maintained season tickets since the team's first year. He was a member of All Saints
Episcopal Church for 52 years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, June; daughter Peggy, stepdaughter Diane, stepsons Charlie and John, 13 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 19, 2010, at All
Saints Episcopal Church, 634 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta, at 2 p.m.
Funeral Home:
AS Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033
Visitation:
AS Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
US 30033
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
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