Jack Presley Wagner

Mr. Jack Presley Wagner, 88, of Manila, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born Dec. 23, 1924, in Earle, he was the son of the late Nolan and Grace Evelyn Cokenour Wagner and had lived most of his life in Manila. He was a 1942 graduate of Manila High School and was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Mr. Wagner was a well known businessman having been involved in farming and real estate throughout his life. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Manila.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Jack Wagner; and a grandson, Paul Jack Wagner.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Martha Davis Wagner of the home;

One grandson, Michael H. Wagner and his wife, Andi, of Monticello; and

Five great-grandchildren, Katlyn Wagner, Paul Michael Wagner, Micah Wagner, Presley Jean Wagner and Jack Thomas Wagner

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Manila with the Rev. Jerry Pentecost officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Manila Cemetery under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Manila. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Friends may sign the guest register at www.HowardFuneralService.com