- Date Of Birth: June 4, 1964
- Date Of Death: May 8, 2022
- State: Mississippi
Merlin “Joe” Wagner, Jr., age 57, of Pascagoula passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, May 8, 2022 at his home. He was born June 4, 1964 in Ponchatoula, La. Joe was dedicated to his family business and became a co-owner of Merlin Wagner’s Contracting in 1969 and currently with his brother, Kevin.
He is preceded in death by his father, Merlin Joseph Wagner, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Tonya Pitts Wagner, Pascagoula; mother, Margaret L. Kranke, Pascagoula; daughter, Meghan Warden (Justin), Pascagoula; step-daughter, Jenna Hamilton (Josh), Moss Point; step-son, Jeremy Pitts (Lindsey), Pascagoula; step-daughter, Lauren Floore, Pascagoula; grandchildren that was truly his heart, Luke Alford, D. J. Reid, Abigail and Waylon Hamilton, Adleigh and Aubreigh Pitts; four brothers and one sister, Rodney Wagner (Sonya), Parachute, OR, Kevin P. Wagner (Kay Kelly), Pascagoula; Merlin Christopher Wagner, Lompoc, CA (Rebecca Lewis), Tammy Madline Sequndl (Paul), Tampa, FL; Matthew Wagner, (Jennifer), Elberta, AL; numerous other relatives and great friends.
