Josiah Wagner

Josiah W. Wagner, 67 of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, March 8th at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio following a brief illness. He was born on November 4th, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida. Josiah is survived by the love of his life and fiancé, Jeannine Holmes and a daughter, Jennifer Lei Wooten of Waverly, Ohio, brothers; Samuel Wagner of Brooksville, Florida, John(Thresia)Wagner of Pebbles, Ohio; sisters Dianne Holbrook of Beaver, Ohio and Juanita Stephens of Waverly, Ohio, granddaughter Victoria and grandson Adam Straight. Josiah was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Wagner and mother Joan O’Bryan Horsley and loving grandparents; Wayne and Mildred O’Bryan that raised Josiah, and 2 sons, Eric Moran and Adam Wagner. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a loving and caring father figure to; Miranda, Jessica, Ashley, Shannon and Josh Thacker, and a very special loved one, Trevor Goldsberry, and best friend, Shelby Roush and numerous friends and family. Josiah was loved by everyone he met and he was always willing to help a friend. He was a retired carpenter and enjoyed woodworking in his shop. Josiah was a huge sports fan and he served in the National Guard for a short time. He will be sadly missed by all. Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects and share memories for a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, March 21st at 5:30pm at Gristmill Church on 3300 Valley/Clines Chapel Road in Waverly, Ohio with Rev. Rich Cottrill officiating.