Another member of the Brethren genealogical community has passed. Gerald of Bradford Ohio, was the author of and contributor to several books and a periodical. Gerald C. Wagoner Sr., 75, of Bradford, passed away at his home surrounded by family Tuesday, March 11, 2008. He was born July 31, 1932, in Englewood, to the late Floyd R. and Mary Cecil (Denlinger) Wagoner. He attended Englewood Schools. He married Ruby Miller on April 18, 1954, in Englewood, and they began a wonderful partnership and family together. He was employed in earlier years by Roadway Express and then retired from Hobart Corporation in Troy. He was an active member of the Brethren Charity Fund, for which he was one of the founding members. He had a heart for people and a deep concern for the well-being of his fellow man. He was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Sugar Grove District, Covington. He will be missed and remembered by his faithful companion, Ruby Arlene (Miller) Wagoner of Bradford; daughters and son-in-law, Darlene Angle of Covington and Vicki and Scott Brown of Troy; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald "Gerry" and Nancy Wagoner Jr. of Piqua and Eric and Monica Wagoner of Covington; 14 grandchildren, Chad Angle of Covington, Brandy Deaton of West Alexandria, Britton Angle of Covington, Lance Miller of West Milton, Robby Miller of Troy, Star Miller of Troy, Hannah Murray of Troy, Joshua Brown of Piqua, Dylan Wagoner of Covington, Nathan Wagoner of Piqua, and Meagan Wagoner, Haley Wagoner, Shaina Wagoner and Jenson Wagoner, all of Covington; four great-grandchildren, Cameron Deaton, Corbin Deaton, Tanner Deaton and Jacob Murray; brothers, Carl Wagoner of Covington and Glen Wagoner of Englewood; and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death and met in heaven by his parents and his sister, Mildred Bowman. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Sugar Grove District, Covington, with the Home Brethren officiating. Calling hours will be from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Pearson-Jackson Funeral Home, 10 S. High St., Covington. Contributions, if so desired, can be made to the Brethren Charity Fund. Condolences also may be expressed to www.jacksonfuneralhomes.com. Troy Daily News, 12 Mar 2008 Gale Honeyman