Kent Kinsey Wager Murphy, North Carolina Obituary

Kent Kinsey Wager

Kent Kinsey Wager 79, of Marble, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his residence. He was a native of Davenport, IA but moved to Phoenix, AZ at a young age which he considered home. Kent joined the U.S. Navy where he became a radar operator. He was a Vietnam Era Veteran stationed in the Philippines and Japan. Kent began his career as a PVC pipe salesman before establishing his own manufactures representative firm, Wager Company of Florida Inc., while living in Lake Mary Florida. Kent was highly regarded among others in the industry. He took so many people under his wing and was thought of as an icon in the water works industry. He was a standing member of both the Florida and North Carolina sections of the Water Works Association and a member of the M.A.C. Council. He was the son of the Jack Kinsey and Evelyn Mae Boldt Wager. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Wager. Kent is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marilyn Wager, of Marble, two daughters; Marilyn Golden and Danny, of Clearlake, CA, and Kim Kowalski and Scott, of Sanford, FL, three sons; Frank Hill and Jamie, of Groveland FL, Kurt Wager and Maryann, of Yuba , CA, and Rusty Hill and Olivia , of Altamonte Springs, FL, one sister; Shari Farley of Nevada City, CA, 14 grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held in Central Florida and will be announced at a later date. Ivie Funeral Home , Murphy in charge of all arrangements. An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhome.com.
August 26, 1941 - September 5, 202008/26/194109/05/2020
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September 9, 2020
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Kim, Fabio & Alex Alvarez
September 21, 2020
Our deepest condolences. I have such wonderful memories for Mr. Wager( still cant call him Kent). He took such great care of all of you.

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Stan & Bonnie
September 10, 2020
With deepest sympathy.

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Dave Johnson
September 9, 2020
I first met Kent back in the mid 90’s, he quickly took me under his wing and helped me develop in my career. No one outworked Kent, or was more caring of his customers and friends. He will be missed.
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Cascade Waterworks Mfg Co
September 9, 2020
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Warmest condolences to you and your entire family.
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September 8, 2020
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September 7, 2020
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Vic Sanders
September 6, 2020
One of the nicest people I have ever dealt with,Great American sorely missed. Vic Sanders
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John Cor ed y
September 6, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the Wager and Kowalski family.

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