Keith Jeron Wagnon
September 22, 1947 ~ April 23, 2017
Bille Wagnon & Keith Wagnon
A joint memorial service will be held at Rhone Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. for wife and husband, Bille Wagnon and Keith Wagnon, both of Palestine, Texas. Bro. Jimmy Martin will be officiating. They passed away just days apart; Mrs. Wagnon on April 19, 2017 and Mr. Wagnon on April 23, 2017.
Billemarie Irene Wagnon, age 67, was born in Denver, Colorado on February 18, 1950 to Willie E. and Katherine Martin. Bille loved the ocean, loved to travel, and loved her dogs. She enjoyed flower gardening and shopping. Bille loved her family utterly, and was extremely proud of her husband, daughter, son-in-law Jason, and triplet grand-daughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Katherine Martin and her sister, Sheree Martin.
Keith Wagnon, age 69, was born in Seattle, Washington on September 22, 1947 to Ronnie Wagnon and Margaret Rawson Wagnon. Keith was an avid outdoorsman who loved to shoot guns, fish, hunt, and raise cattle. He also loved to ride motorcycles. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie and Margaret Rawson Wagnon.
Keith and Bille were married for 50 years. They enjoyed each other's hobbies and spent most of their time doing things together. As much as they loved their hobbies, they loved their family more. Bille was a retired Laundry Manager from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Powledge Unit. Keith was a retired Laundry Manager from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Beto 1 Unit.
Keith and Bille are survived by their daughter, Angela Shepherd and husband Jason of Palestine, Texas; adopted daughter, Angela Shepherd and husband Jerry of Texarkana; 3 grand-daughters, Hannah Dugger, Emma Dugger, and Jamie Dugger, all of Palestine; and cousins, Gerry and Linda Rawlinson of Palestine, Texas as well as numerous friends.
Memorial and cremation services for Mr. and Mrs. Wagnon are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Hwy 19, Palestine, TX.
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I was so sorry to hear about Billie & Keith’s passing. You know how much I loved them both. I saw them at Canton nearly every month and they seemed to be living life to the fullest. Prayers for you and family and if anything I can do please don’t hesitate to ask. I know they are with Roger and living it up.
Angela and girls,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you. Your Dad was a wonderful person and I will always remember his smile. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Love you all,
Jennifer
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Angela, I am so sorry for your loss.
We were saddened when we heard the news of the loss of a great and wonderful and joy to be around couple. We will miss you so much.
A Garden Path Vase was sent by Hal and Shari Hughes on April 25, 2017
Rest In Peace Keith and Bille Marie.
Oh, Angela, I’m so sad to hear about the loss of your parents. Your Dad was the Laundry Manager when I arrived on Beto, and I remember how Mr. Knowles, Mr. Carmichael, and he enjoyed going for rides on the motorcycles and hanging out together.
I am stunned. And so very sorry for your loss. My husband used to work with Keith at Beto I years ago.. Words are just inadequate at this time, I know.
So sorry to hear about your mom and dad, Angela. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts are with you. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do for you.
I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences to Keith and Bille’s family. There’s such a sense of helplessness when someone we love dies. I’d like to share some scriptural thoughts that really helps me. Prayer is so valuable at this time but it’s not that prayer simply makes us feel better. 2 Cor.4:7 says that God can give us, “…. power beyond what is normal “, to go from one day to the next. This does not mean that we no longer cry or that we forget, but it means we recover. The reason we recover is because of our hope. Jesus Christ talked about our hope in John 5:28, “… all those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out “. Jesus was referring to the resurrection, this is our hope that helps us recover and gives us power to go on. 2 Cor.1:3 describes our Creator as, “… the God of all comfort “. One way that God comforts us is by moving people who care about us to give us words of encouragement that we need to hear. May the God of comfort (Ps.83:18) be your comfort now during this time of sorrow.
I was so sorry to hear about Keith and Billie. I want you all to know that you are in my thoughts.
Sending our thoughts & prayers to you Angela, Jason & those beautiful girls. God’s peace & grace in great measure to you all today & always.
Love,
Jerry & Deborah Shepherd
A Spathiphyllum was ordered on April 26, 2017
A Spathiphyllum was ordered on April 26, 2017
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.