James N. Wagoner 90, Rochester, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne.

James was born on April 19, 1934, in Macy, the son of Harold and Elizabeth Annabelle (Gillespie) Wagoner.

James joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school and had served as a Recruiting officer in Chicago. He retired from the Military as a Tec Sgt. In 1971. He later retired from the State of Indiana Highway Department. He was a member of the Eagles lodge, American Legion, VFW, Elks Lodge, lifetime member of the Air Force Sargant Association and a lifetime Disable American Veteran member. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing on Lake Manitou, mushroom hunting, playing cards and traveling.

Survivors include his sister, Barbara Pottenger, Twelve Mile, and several cousins and friends.

Proceeding him in death were his parents, and brother, Harold W. Wagoner I.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, at Plainview Cemetery, Macy, where military services will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans’ Honor Guard and the United States Air Force. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday, July 19, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com