Dr. Lee Waggoner

Dr. Ronald Lee Waggoner, 79, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ron had many areas of focus in his life. As a young man, he served honorably in the United States Army. He held 4 degrees: a Bachelor of Arts from Johnson University, Master of Arts from Christian Theological Seminary at Butler, Master of Arts from Lincoln Christian University, and a Doctorate from Indiana University. Ron was an athlete, who played minor league baseball for the Detroit Tigers. However, his passion soon became the game of golf. He was an avid fan of all sports in general, from watching professionals to his own grandchildren's sporting events. Additionally, Ron loved to travel. He and his wife, Jan, traveled both nationally and internationally throughout their lives. They also loved to spend time together at their lake house. Ron's greatest contribution was the deep and lasting impact on his community, both as minister and psychologist. His desire to help others led him to publish his book titled "Living Confidently Out of Your Mind." He was well loved and will be greatly missed.

He was born on March 11, 1944, in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, to Lee and Dorothy (Farmer) Waggoner. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 55 and a half years, Janet "Jan" Waggoner; son, Chad Waggoner; daughter, Kassie (Ryan) Jones; grandchildren, Maddalynn Jones, KinsLeigh Jones, RiLee Waggoner, and Keegan Waggoner; and many other family and friends.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Memorial Service will be at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Ron's memory be made to Samaritan's Purse. Click Here to donate.

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