Dr. Jody Heath Wagner

June 20, 1977 – August 8, 2023

Dr. Jody Heath Wagner, age 46, of Cropwell, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Jody was born on June 20, 1977 in Fort Payne, Alabama and graduated from Valley Head High School in 1995. He later attended and graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Jody was currently employed at Coosa Valley Equine Center where he was a veterinarian and chief surgeon.

He is survived by:

Wife: Erica Wagner

Children: Jack Wagner & Emma Wagner

Parents: Danny & Donna Wagner and Glenda & Roger Haney

Brother: Kevin Wagner (Melissa)

Mother of his Children: Heather Combs

Nieces: Megan Batey (Will) & Katie Wagner

Nephew: Kolton Wagner

Great-Niece: Myla James Batey

Preceded in death by:

Grandparents: Jasper & Lillie Wagner and Ann Character

Brother-in-law: Nate Loots

Pallbearers: Jack Wagner, Kevin Wagner, Danny Wagner, Leslie Day, Dustin Siegler, & Dr. Ed Murray

Honorary Pallbearers: Jay Wagner, Kelley Wagner, & Roger Haney

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Alabama Veteran-Dovetail Landing (11534 Stemley Rd Lincoln, AL 36096) or alabama-veteran-2.snwbll.com/dovetail-landing#action

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Saturday, August 12, 2023

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Visitation Time: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Saturday, August 12, 2023

Funeral Location: Graveside Service at Smith Cemetery (Hwy 85 right beside Oakdale)

Funeral Time: 2:30 PM

Officiating: Rev. Doyle Stevens

Burial

Date of Burial: Saturday, August 12, 2023

Burial Location: Smith Cemetery

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40 entries.

Freida Weldon Burdette from Hayden wrote on August 15, 2023 at 5:37 pm

So very sad to hear about Dr. Jody. Anything we can do . Ya'll are in our thought and prayers. Freida and gang from Horse - N - Around Farm

You will be missed " young whipper snapper" !!

Wendell Luker from Foley wrote on August 14, 2023 at 6:13 pm

So Sorry to hear this. Jody was a good friend and Was my Vet for many years. He will be truly missed. RIP

Kathy Webb from Trussville wrote on August 13, 2023 at 5:21 pm

The first time I met Dr. Jody, he looked at me and rolled his eyes about what someone else was saying. I almost laughed out loud. He was wonderful with the horse's and will be missed.
Deepest prayers and sympathy to everyone who loves him.

Theresa McCants Brown from Seminole wrote on August 13, 2023 at 3:03 am

Dr. Jody is a huge loss to the equine world. I went to 3 different vets for lameness no one could find. Dr. Jody was fantastic very through. Surgery on both stifles. My mare is great. Jody had a personality that lit up the room. He was very comforts as he worked on your horse. Dr. Jody will be missed terribly. Prayers for his family.

PAULA D PADELFORD from Greenwood wrote on August 13, 2023 at 2:53 am

What a wonderful person and fabulous veterinarian. My heart goes out to all that held him close.

Jason McLendon from Newnan, Ga wrote on August 13, 2023 at 12:52 am

Jody was one of a kind. One of the most talented and skilled equine vets that I have ever met. More importantly, he was a wonderful human being that cared so much for others. He has helped me through many difficult cases. He will be missed by many. I look forward to seeing him again on the other side. A big loss for the equine community and his family. We are praying for Érica, Jack, Emma, Danny, Donna, Kevin and his family.

Fran Summerlin from Steele wrote on August 12, 2023 at 4:03 pm

My heart is broken for Dr. Jody’s family and for Coosa Valley Equine. I considered Jody a friend and a wonderful vet. A part of our horse family is gone and we will miss him horribly. Many prayers for all.

Dawn Lovern Show Horses from Oxford wrote on August 12, 2023 at 2:13 pm

So saddened by passing of Dr. Jodi. Praying for the family and Coosa Valley family.
Love
Dawn Lovern Show Horses

Shannon Betts from Ooltewah wrote on August 12, 2023 at 1:02 pm

Jody, how is this day possible? You’ve made us laugh, you’ve helped us when we cry, you’ve fixed our animals in need. You are going to be missed beyond measure. We aren’t the same without you. Until we meet again RIP.

Shannon Betts from Ooltewah wrote on August 12, 2023 at 1:02 pm

Carol Oakes from Steele wrote on August 12, 2023 at 6:31 am

So saddened over the loss of Dr. Jody. My deepest condolences to his family and the Coosa Valley Equine family.

Tony and Pat Hochschild from Huntington Beach, CA wrote on August 12, 2023 at 4:57 am

We are family members of the Wendler family. We heard many stories about Jody before meeting him, before he married Erica. We liked him immensely immediately and understood why Erica fell in love with him so quickly. Jody was such a genuinely GOOD man. We knew him
as a GOOD husband and father who loved Erica, Jack and Emma with his entire being. We knew him as a GOOD man with incredible standards . His honest character was such that you don't find in many people today. He was kind, gentle , compassionate and in spite of being so intelligent and accomplised, he was humble. We are deeply saddened for Erica, Jack , Emma and the rest of Jody's family. To lose him - such a fine, fine guy, so young is a tragic loss. We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Jody.
With deep hearfelt sadness,
Tony and Pat Hochschild

Margaret Martin from Midland, GA wrote on August 12, 2023 at 12:19 am

My deepest sympathy to all family and Coosa Valley Equine. Such a tremendous loss for everyone and heartbreaking for anyone who had the confidence and pleasure of his veterinary services; an exceptionally talented man too soon gone.

Pam Allison from Indian Sorings wrote on August 11, 2023 at 8:30 pm

My deepest condolences to the family and many friends of Dr. Jody. A good man gone too soon. May he find peace in heaven.

Rochelle Perkins from Tuscaloosa wrote on August 11, 2023 at 8:22 pm

Please know that my prayers are with the family in their time of grieving and my wishes for the family are to keep his memories alive and share with all, his greatness! I’m so thankful I had the pleasure of meeting him and watching him work. I’m positive that his greatness will be acknowledged in the afterlife as it was on earth.
My deepest condolences and continued prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏for the family.

Rochelle Perkins

David G Pugh from Waverly wrote on August 11, 2023 at 6:40 pm

Jody was my friend. I pray to see him again in Heaven. Godspeed my friend

Debbie Barnes from Birmingham, AL wrote on August 11, 2023 at 4:11 pm

Oh Erica I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I know this is so super hard for you after losing your brother as well. Just take one day at a time. Prayers for you, Jack & Emma!🙏🙏. I love you Erica!

Cynthia Olsson from Birmingham wrote on August 11, 2023 at 3:53 pm

Dr.Jody was such a wonderful vet and person. He always went out of his way to help with my horse. It is such a huge loss that he is gone. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to his family and the staff at Coosa Valley Equine.

Nancy S Fincher from PELL CITY wrote on August 11, 2023 at 3:26 pm

You left us way too soon. I'm thankful for having known you.