Wagner, Paul Vernon

Paul Vernon Wagner, 77 of Pearisburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007. Born June 28, 1929 in Falls Mills, Va., he was the son of the late Oscar and Beulah Lynch Wagner.

Paul graduated from Graham High School in 1946 and then went on to graduate from Virginia Tech in 1950. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a businessman in Giles County for many years during which that time he started Eastern Gun & Supply Company with his late father in 1965. In 1988, he and close friend Michael Lively started Direct Sports, Inc. where he was active until his passing.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Charlotte Lucas Wagner of Pearisburg. A dedicated father, he is also survived by two sons, Andrew Paul Wagner of Pearisburg and special friend, Rebecca Gardill, Steven Todd Albert and wife, Lorea of Pearisburg; two daughters, Jacquelyn Graham and husband Robert of Dublin, Terri Caldwell and husband Darrell of Fredericksburg; one brother Gene Wagner and wife Barbara of Goose Creek, S.C., six grandchildren, Dylan, Cara, Courtney, Melissa, Meredith and Morgan; and two greatgrandchildren, Bethany and Bryce. He is also survived by numerous loyal friends at Direct Sports, Inc. whom he loved dearly.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. There will be a full military service by the VFW and American Legion following the service at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made to the family at givensfuneralhome.com.