Kirby Steve Waggoner, 61, left this earth on July 16, 2024 to join his beautiful wife of 40 years, Rhonda, for eternal life.
Kirby was born to Raymond and Mary Waggoner on July 10, 1963 in West Plains, Missouri.
Kirby is survived by their four children: Shane Waggoner and his wife Ruth, along with their children Nylah, Gavin, Andelynn and Peyton; Kelby Waggoner and his wife Bethany, with their children Chevy, Remmy, and Hadley; Dylan Waggoner and his fiance Lindsey; and Lexie Collins and her husband Jesse, with their children Lyza, Jragen, Jagger, and Jazlie. He also leaves behind his sister, Vicky, and brother-in-law, Donnie Brotherton; his sister, Shirley Harper; his brother, Jerry Waggoner and wife Sandy, and many other siblings, cousins, family members, and friends.
Kirby enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, friends, and the students he coached. He enjoyed hunting on the family farm, coaching and selling cars at his business, Country Boys Auto Sales. He never knew a stranger and enjoyed helping people in the community. His love for his work was second only to his devotion to his family, friends, and his faith. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he found comfort and peace worshipping with his wife, Rhonda. Kirby was not only a role model to his family, but to the students he coached. Kirby leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and integrity.
Kirby was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda; his parents; brother-in-law, David Harper; his sister Geneva Sims; and his grandson, Jackson Waggoner.
Visitation services will be held Friday, July 19, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
Church services will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri.
Burial will be in the Waggoner Family Cemetery, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
July 17, 2024 @ 11:22 am
Waggoner family children my heart breaks for your losses this past week. Prayers for you as you struggle to cope. Talk to God to heal your hurt. We don’t understand,but he has a plan.
Donna and Noble Newberry
July 17, 2024 @ 11:30 am
My heart goes out to all of you, Rhonda and Kirby were very dear friends. They are both at peace and together again.
July 17, 2024 @ 12:08 pm
I’m so very sorry. Prayers for your family and the many many young lives he touched through his coaching. What a role model. What beautiful memories. What a hole is added to the one so recently created. I, sincerely, ask God to comfort your broken hearts as only He can during this hard season of life in the hours, days, weeks, months and years to come.
July 17, 2024 @ 12:35 pm
My sincere sympathies on your loss. May God give you peace and understanding.
July 17, 2024 @ 12:36 pm
Heartbreaking! Kirby and Rhonda were good friends of ours for years. We met them through softball in the WP league.
July 17, 2024 @ 2:02 pm
Prayers to all the Waggoner families for all your loss. Thinking of all of you.
July 17, 2024 @ 2:39 pm
Thoughts out to the entire family!
July 17, 2024 @ 2:55 pm
Very heartbroken to hear this news. Kirby was a great man and role model. RIP
July 17, 2024 @ 4:12 pm
I considered Kirby a friend. And wish the best for his family. Trust in the lord.
July 17, 2024 @ 4:35 pm
Dear Waggoner Family,
My heartbreaks for you. You have my deepest sympathy. Kirby and Rhonda are special people. I enjoyed getting to know them and work with them on school activities. Praying for each of you. Jean Ann Prevett Looney
July 17, 2024 @ 5:28 pm
To the Waggoner Families,
So very sorry about the passing of my classmate, Kirby. My Deepest Sympathy to all of you on his passing. I am keeping all of you in my daily prayers and thoughts. Daily may God provide comfort, strength, encouragement,and peace to each of you. I didn’t have any classes with Kirby when were at the WPHS but he was always nice and friendly to those around him. He will be missed! May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Amber Redburn
July 17, 2024 @ 6:26 pm
Shane, Ruth and the entire Waggoner family, I am so sorry for this great loss you have suffered. My heart breaks for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 18, 2024 @ 9:34 am
Our deepest sympathies to the Waggoner family in this trying time. Kirby, and Rhonda, were good people, honest, and an inspiration to many. May God be present in your lives and lend you the comfort, support, and peace that only He can give.
July 18, 2024 @ 2:46 pm
Dylan,
What a terrible tragedy to lose your dad just days after your mothers passing. I so hate that you and your family are having to endure so much in such a short time. My prayers are with you and your family. I hope you will lean into God to help you through this.
Trish Cotter
July 19, 2024 @ 6:00 am
Prayers.
July 19, 2024 @ 4:20 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family. I cannot imagine your sadness. You had wonderful examples in your parents.
July 20, 2024 @ 12:27 pm
Prayers for the family in this time of sorrow may they find peace and comfort in God and this family