Jonathan Eric Wagler

Jonathan Eric Wagler, 22, of Huntsville, Arkansas, went to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ on October 14, 2026, after a fatal truck accident. He leaves behind his fiancé, Martha Esh (Loysville, PA) Dad and Mom, Terence and Pheobe Wagler, Alpena Arkansas, five siblings, Terena, (Austin Miller) of Westminster, South Carolina, Paula, Justin, and Amanda of Alpena, Arkansas, a large family of cousins and aunts and uncles, as well as a countless number of friends whose lives were touched by his extraordinary love of life, personality, wit, and charm.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, John and Pauline Wagler, Aunts Melissa Wagler, Janice Peeler, Teresa Otto, and nephew Rowan Miller.

Jonathan was born on November 20, 2003, in Galax Virginia. He worked with his cousin Jordan Miller who owns Capital Concrete, specializing in large pours and custom finishing. He served his community as a volunteer fireman at the Smyrna fire department. He loved all things pertaining to hunting, was a natural, gifted musician of any stringed instrument and enjoyed working on his diesel trucks, playing his music loud and flying his flags high.

Jonathan loved to make new acquaintances and wasn’t too shy to walk up to complete strangers and just start up a conversation, which normally resulted in a lifetime friendship. He will be remembered for that big smile and loud voice that rose above all the others in the room, just like both of his grandpas, and for all the ways he managed to make your day brighter, and your heart lighter. Jonathan attended Haven Mennonite Church, and his desire was that his recent encounter with Jesus would be evident to those around him and would encourage others to find the joy and freedom he found in surrendering his life to his heavenly Father. His message to you from Heaven would be, “Y’all make sure you’ll be joining me up here!” The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2026, at Faith Lighthouse Church in Huntsville.

Guests are welcome to come dressed semi-casually as John would want.

Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.