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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Alison Falinski from Atlaanta Ga wrote on August 11, 2023 at 3:25 pm
Dr Jody was a remarkable and kind man. He took care of my beloved horses for years .I was in awe at his quiet manner and depth of knowledge. Be at peace and know you were loved by so many.
Laurie Caneron from Leeds wrote on August 11, 2023 at 1:11 pm
I, like all the lives you touched will miss you. You were a wonderful person who was not only dedicated to his profession but the community that he served.
With love
Laurie
Lyn Davis from Chelsea wrote on August 11, 2023 at 12:36 pm
Jody will be missed by so many. He was such a great guy and a wonderful vet. I loved his no nonsense demeanor. This is such a terrible loss My heartfelt sympathies to his family and many friends.
Penny Garzarek from Columbiana wrote on August 11, 2023 at 12:23 pm
Jody, you were a dear friend and wonderful equine vet. Gone much too soon and missed by so many. We'll see you on the other side - RIP!
Keith Donahoo from Pell City Alabama wrote on August 11, 2023 at 12:13 pm
Thanks my friend for always helping me. He took care of my horses and gave me advice. He will be greatly missed.
Barbara Turner from Lincoln Alabama wrote on August 11, 2023 at 11:55 am
My prayers go out to the family. Dr Jody was an awesome vet. He will be truly missed.
Kelly Jones from Ashville wrote on August 11, 2023 at 11:13 am
Many prayers for Jody's family. This is a great loss. Jody had a such a kind spirit. Both as a person and a vet. He will be missed by many. Until we see him again. Let the Lord guide you in your time of sorrow and grief.
Sue Anne Wells from Chattanooga wrote on August 11, 2023 at 9:30 am
Thank you Jody for being a truth teller; you never tried to pretend or cover up reality. I especially appreciate your care of D’Oree; I only wish you had the opportunity to meet her clones, we now have two, thanks to your steady hand in providing the DNA sample to the science lab in Buenos Aires.
Your memory will remain with us forever. With a grateful heart, Sue Anne
Cynthia Hallman from Leeds, AL wrote on August 11, 2023 at 3:35 am
Thank you, Jody, for all the care you took with my horses. And for your patience with me during late night emergency calls. I will miss your kindness and calming presence. May you rest in eternal peace.
Roland St.John from Pell City wrote on August 11, 2023 at 3:11 am
Doc Jody will be missed by thousands of horse owners from many states. He was always willing to help people, had him many times attend meetings at C&R Feed &Supply. Always professional with the trademark of being so humble. We’ll all miss you Doc, it’s just temporary as we’ll all belong soon. Prayers for your family during this difficult time. May you rest in peace Doc Jody.
Jennifer Gilliland from Asheville wrote on August 11, 2023 at 3:07 am
I met Jody in Auburn while a student there and then continued to use him as my vet for the next 23 years. Professionally I trusted him completely. His instincts were always right and he never missed an opportunity to teach or explain procedures to owners or kids wanting to be vets one day. He was a voice of reason and comfort in some of my most uncomfortable moments when saying goodbye to horses I loved. Loved by all that knew him. Never forgotten or replaced.
Gail Wagner from Fort Payne wrote on August 11, 2023 at 2:34 am
Family I am very sorry for your loss. It is devastating but you are stronger than you think. God bless you.
Pam Alexander from Jasper AL wrote on August 11, 2023 at 2:31 am
Dr Jody was a great vet. Always friendly snd helpful. He will be missed. Prayers go out to the family, friends and coosa valley equine
Robin BROWN from Jasper wrote on August 11, 2023 at 2:28 am
Dr. Jody was always so kind and humble and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Taren Otwell from Vincent wrote on August 11, 2023 at 12:26 am
Dr. Jody was always so kind and compassionate anytime we took our horses to the vet. Such a nice man. He will be missed! We will be praying for his family!
Kenneth and Darlene Batson from Cropwell wrote on August 11, 2023 at 12:00 am
Dr Jody gave his very best every time we brought a horse to him and a few incidents were a bit serious. He had compassion and care and no quit in him. We will miss him. Prayers for his family 🙏🙏🙏
Angela Sorensen & Family from Pell City, Al wrote on August 10, 2023 at 11:25 pm
🙏 Prayers for Jody's family. May he rest in peace and the family be covered with love and peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jamala McFarland from Louisville wrote on August 10, 2023 at 10:49 pm
Sending the Wagner family and close loved ones my condolences. I will keep you in prayer Erica. Our thoughts are with you always ❤️
Allison Majerik Black from Birmingham wrote on August 10, 2023 at 7:50 pm
All of my thoughts, prayers, and love to Jody’s family, friends, and himself in heaven. So much love, respect, and appreciation for such a wonderful man, veterinarian, husband, friend, father, and son. He is and will be tremendously missed. Blessed to have known him and worked with him for 20 years. So much knowledge gained from such a humble and kind man. Rest in peace ❤️
Jed and Denise Dailey - Rusty Nail Ranch from Springville wrote on August 10, 2023 at 7:13 pm
Jody you will be greatly missed. Thank you for your kindness and compassion. You had a Servants spirit and were truly a blessing to many. God bless and keep your family.

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