Michael Bruce Waggoner

Michael Bruce Waggoner, 52, passed away at M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas on Monday, March 15th at 4:00 a.m. after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 25, 1957 to Felix and Doris Waggoner at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Meladie of 12 years (Germantown, TN) and two sons, James of Ft. Knox, KY and Jimmy of Germantown, TN; a brother-in-law, Mel of Memphis, TN; his mother Doris Waggoner and one brother Larry, both of Kimmell, IN; one sister, Debra Nidlinger and husband Jimm of Terre Haute, IN. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Jared and Cason Nobles of Dyersburg, TN; Gina (Mark) Ernst of Terre Haute, IN; Jimm Jr., Cody, Christian, and Jayme Nidlinger of Terre Haute, IN; Chris (Angie and Tori) Waggoner of Roanoke, IN. Also surviving are extended family and friends Kerry Nidlinger of Terre Haute, IN; Dennis and Sherry Nidlinger (Brett, Jeff, Jon and Tara) of Ft. Wayne, IN; Cheryl and Mike Person of Houston, TX; Kevin Daymon of MI; and Mike and Debbie Bireley of Terre Haute, IN. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix Waggoner, his brother Rick Waggoner, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mel and Addie Belle Nobles of Germantown, TN. Mike attended school in Ft. Wayne until his family moved to Knapp Lake. There he attended West Noble High School graduating in 1976. After high school he went on a cross country scholarship to Michigan Christian College in Rochester, Michigan. While there he was named to the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1978, graduating with an Associate Degree in Science. Continuing on he entered Freed-Hardeman University on a cross country scholarship and received a Bachelor's Degree in Communications as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Upon completion of his education he started his career at Dubois Chemical Company then on to Western Water Systems and finally an 18 year tour of employment with Eco Labs. All of his positions involved sales and service of chemicals and industrial water treatment equipment. Mike excelled at his work, winning numerous national awards. In 1997 and in 2000 he was 2nd in the nation as a water care specialist. He was also named Mid-South Budget Buster of the Year. Mike was a devoted son, brother, uncle, father, and husband. He always had a smile on his face and could always make you laugh. At the age of 14 Mike accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized while attending Camp Indogan by Brother George Welker. He was faithful to the end. Mike will always be remembered as being honest and a man of his word, winning the respect of both friend and client. He had a big heart; helping care for his elderly in-laws, adopting the boys and providing for his family. He was always more concerned for the welfare of others than his own. He will be greatly missed by all. Viewing will take place Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Yeager Funeral Home- 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767 where the funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. with Minister Dave Phillips of the Germantown Tennessee Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow at the Thorn Cemetery, Ormas, IN with a dinner to follow immediately at the Lagrange Church of Christ, Lagrange, IN. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that, for those that desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Germantown Church of Christ Building Fund - 8723 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138. A memorial service will be held in Mike's honor Sunday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Germantown Church of Christ, Germantown, TN.