“Bill, it has been a year now. We are carrying on at the music store, just as you asked us to do. I know you guide us every day. We feel your presence...Read More » ”
1 of 81 | Posted by: Jan Wagoner - Plymouth, IN

“ok. its been a year. i accept you are gone. i will think of you everyday i have left, but i also, must let go. ”
2 of 81 | Posted by: dale duke - cordoba mexico, IN

“I'm respectfully sorry of Bill's passing as I just googled Wagoner's and found out. I instantly had a memory of how he always took time for a teenage...Read More » ”
3 of 81 | Posted by: Angelo Mazzocchi - Mishawaka, IN

“almost a year. not one day goes by.....keep a seat warm for me. c u soon. lets start a band? dale duke ”
4 of 81 | Posted by: d duke - Cordoba, IN

“Jan it has been months....but i think of Bill everyday. I spent four years with Bill in various bands. I have. so many, many stories of him. All I...Read More » ”
5 of 81 | Posted by: dale duke - fortin, Mexico

“Bill was a very good man. He exemplified kindness and was always willing to give. I have just learned of his passing. Bill loved music, and loved the...Read More » ”
6 of 81 | Posted by: Rick Carroll - Churubusco, IN

“Dear Jan, I work with a young man who plays guitar. I googled Bill today and was speechless. I had no idea of Bill's passing away. I never get to...Read More » ”
7 of 81 | Posted by: Greg Jaggers - Warsaw, IN

“I met Bill when I popped into his music store to shop for a guitar. Although I really had no aptitude for the guitar, he was kind and encouraging and...Read More » ”
8 of 81 | Posted by: Suzie Myers Busko - Sidney, NE

“Bill was a very kind gentleman and always eager to help me when I first started coming to the Music Store and taking lessons. He will be missed! ”
9 of 81 | Posted by: Jeep Keirn - Plymouth, IN

“Dear Jan, We wanted to extend our sympathy for the loss of Bill. He was very helpful to us in many ways and a very generous man. We will miss his...Read More » ”
10 of 81 | Posted by: Michele and George Schricker - IN

“You will be greatly missed, my friend. ”
11 of 81 | Posted by: David Williams - Bowling Green, KY

“Dear Jan,My heart goes out to you.Like you,I will never forget Bill.He was like a brother to me.I've known Bill for 30 years.I always looked up to...Read More » ”
12 of 81 | Posted by: Michael M. Tomblin - Walkerton, IN

“Bill "Ragtime Billy" Wagoner, I'm still in shock that you had to take the stairway too heaven at such a young age. I remember playing with you in the...Read More » ”
13 of 81 | Posted by: Troy McCollough - Plymouth, IN

“1,000 characters doesn't seem like nearly enough... It is no surprise that a lot of people have a lot of great memories of Bill. Reading these is...Read More » ”
14 of 81 | Posted by: John Pulliam - Plymouth, IN

“Bill: You were a very good friend. I will miss you so very very much. Music is the universal language and you spoke it well. You were always a...Read More » ”
15 of 81 | Posted by: Kenn Workman - Plymouth / Bourbon, IN

“Jan- I pray that God will comfort you during this time. Bill was a special man who will always be remembered for his musical talents, his business...Read More » ”
16 of 81 | Posted by: Alan Schutz - Bremen, IN

“bless you bill. a man with a massive heart, a man full of love. the world's a colder, darker, less melodic place without you. touching people from...Read More » ”
17 of 81 | Posted by: paul (skiddo) cliff - IN

“Bill, you were the one great love of my life. The last 19 years were an adventure. I helped you discover Vegas, Marty Stuart,and Patsy Cline. You...Read More » ”
18 of 81 | Posted by: Jan Wagoner - Plymouth, IN

“Always a smile and always a funny story. Visiting Bill made my week every time I stopped. On our last visit he told me Jan was at a Horse Show. He...Read More » ”
19 of 81 | Posted by: Dan Eutsler - Anderson, IN

“R.I.P. Wags ~ I'll never forget U.S Mail! We really had some good times back in the day.So "good-bye" for a short time but we will meet again and...Read More » ”
20 of 81 | Posted by: Marty Martin - Lakeville, IN

“Dear All Having know Bill for such a long time, I was surprised to learn that he had been so ill. I am so sorry. A vibrant, talented individual...Read More » ”
21 of 81 | Posted by: Shirley A. Gidley - Plymouth, IN

“Grandpa Bill was the most wonderful person, he was so kind... I will miss him very dearly. Grandpa Bill I love you so much and I will miss you. Love...Read More » ”
22 of 81 | Posted by: Sarah - La Porte, IN

“Jan, Unlike so many folks in the area, I met Bill and you not that very long ago. But in those few years, I came to appreciate his and your love...Read More » ”
23 of 81 | Posted by: James Wolf - Culver, IN - friend

“Jan, I'm Sorry for your loss. Bill was a man of many talents. He always had a smile.I enjoyed coming into the store when Austin had his lessons, he...Read More » ”
24 of 81 | Posted by: Jim Bottorff - Plymouth, IN

“May God comfort Bill's family and his many friends in this time of loss. I knew Bill for many years and was always inspired by his musicianship and...Read More » ”
25 of 81 | Posted by: Dr. Mark Couts - Culver, IN

“I met Bill a couple of years ago, as he was an old friend of my father-in-law, Bill Gupton. My husband and I were in town for his grandmother's...Read More » ”
26 of 81 | Posted by: Christy Heath - Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

“I remember when getting my first drumset and I was only around 11 years old. My Mother and I walked into Bill's music store and there were 3...Read More » ”
27 of 81 | Posted by: Jon Lowry - Walkerton, IN

“Bill always had a smile on his face and a zest to show off one of his newest creations. I really dont think he ever met a stranger to him they were...Read More » ”
28 of 81 | Posted by: Jim G - Customer

“I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My wife and I have know Bill since our days together at Triton High School. One of my closest friends,...Read More » ”
29 of 81 | Posted by: Brad and Teresa Fackler - IN

“My father Gene Ley was friends with Bill for many years. My dad also ran a music store in plymouth for a few years so they were friendly rivals. I...Read More » ”
30 of 81 | Posted by: Dan Ley - plymouth, IN

“Wags, myself and several other music store owners started what has now grown to be the largest group of independent music stores in the country, the...Read More » ”
31 of 81 | Posted by: Bob and Sherry Campbell, Campbell's Music - PA

“I first went into Wagoners music store when I was about 13. It was the perfect place for a kid that was just getting into music to go. Bill would...Read More » ”
32 of 81 | Posted by: Nick Mullins - Mishawaka, IN

“Jan- I am so sorry for your loss. ”
33 of 81 | Posted by: Angie - Plymouth, IN

“My dad taught at Bill's when I was very young. A lot of good memories were born there: the smell of the guitars, the sound of the metronome in the...Read More » ”
34 of 81 | Posted by: B.J. Morgan - Temecula, CA

“Jan and all other Wagoner family members. Nan and i are shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's death to cancer. We have always admired Bill as one of...Read More » ”
35 of 81 | Posted by: Jim & Nan DeStafney, Blues Angel Music - FL

“Bill, no more pain may you rest in peace. God bless your family. ”
36 of 81 | Posted by: Cathy Criswell - Lakeland, FL

“I met Bill when I was 16 years old. What a wonderful friend he has been to me and my family. I left Plymouth for many years to go to college and...Read More » ”
37 of 81 | Posted by: Holli Shorter Pifer - Plymouth, IN

“Jan, Ray Watts called me today and told me of Bill's passing. I am so sorry. I have always thought alot of Bill. I've known him since around 1973...Read More » ”
38 of 81 | Posted by: Bill Rabey - Friend / Customer

“My Dad, the late Johnny Keck-guitar and banjo player from Plymouth-was good friends with Bill. Praying for the family. Sue Keck Wagoner Geist ”
39 of 81 | Posted by: Sue Keck Wagoner Geist - plymouth, IN

“My most sincere sympathmy to Jan and their family. I first remember Bill as a member of US Mail back in the 'teen dances' of the 60's! We had so...Read More » ”
40 of 81 | Posted by: Alanna (Kaser) Reynolds - IL

“I remember when Bill, Dave Haycraft ,Todd Leinbach and John Pulliam played for my wedding. The band in heaven got a great musician . Keep rockin...Read More » ”
41 of 81 | Posted by: Randy Kafantaris - walkerton, IN

“I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My folks always took me into the shop over the years to pick out some new music books and it was always...Read More » ”
42 of 81 | Posted by: Kim (Wright) Morrison - Culver, IN

“Rest in peace Bill. ”
43 of 81 | Posted by: Susan Daugherty - Albuquerque, NM

“I can remember walking into Jim’s House of Music, I can’t believe it was 36 years ago, looking for a place to teach guitar. And, the only...Read More » ”
44 of 81 | Posted by: Tom Morgan - Plymouth, IN

“Bill was definitely one-of-a-kind! Always admired and will be forever missed. The passing of Bill leaves yet another empty hole in all of our lives. ”
45 of 81 | Posted by: Jeff Gard - New Carlisle, IN

“I just want to add our deepest sympathy to Jan, & to Bill's family. Bill had known Bill since he first opened the music store & enjoyed many talks...Read More » ”
46 of 81 | Posted by: Bill & Vicki Gupton - Winamac, IN

“Bill will be missed, but never forgotten. I met him when we were both in high school,,and in Dily's Dump. Great times long ago. May God Bless ”
47 of 81 | Posted by: Mike Caslow - Donaldson, IN

“I remember Bill as a baby when I was a good friend of his sister Patti. I am so sorry to hear of his death, especially at such a young age Jean Ann...Read More » ”
48 of 81 | Posted by: Jean Ann Dennie - Bourbon, IN

“I CAN ONLY SAY THAT IN MY LIFE OF MANY TURNS, I WAS BLESSED TOO HAVE THE HONOR TO KNOW AND RESPECT BILL...HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR HIS CUSTOMERS AND...Read More » ”
49 of 81 | Posted by: dale paxton - plymouth, IN

“Attempting to put into words how great of a man Bill was, to me, is nearly impossible but I'll try my best. For the last decade or longer Bill took...Read More » ”
50 of 81 | Posted by: Seth Worsham - Hollywood, CA

“Wags. What can I say about Wags. He was the kindest most caring man I ever met. When you had the fortune of becoming his friend you could consider...Read More » ”
51 of 81 | Posted by: Sanne Kullberg - Lovisa, Finland, IN

“I only knew Bill from 67- 71, it was such a fantastic time that I will never forget. I have not talked to or seen Bill for 40 years, yet his passing...Read More » ”
52 of 81 | Posted by: Larry Groninger - CO

“Most of my memories of Bill are from youth and days long gone but they are memories strong enough to withstand time. The boy I knew grew into the...Read More » ”
53 of 81 | Posted by: Brenda Brenda - Fort Myers, FL

“Thanks Bill for spending time with in Bourbon and for the memories of you playing what a great group and thanks for the CD you gave me a year ago so...Read More » ”
54 of 81 | Posted by: Fred - Dodgeville, WI

“Wags. What can I say about Wags. He was the kindest most caring man I ever met. When you had the fortune of becoming his friend you could consider...Read More » ”
55 of 81 | Posted by: Sanne Kullberg - Lovisa. Finland

“I met Bill in 1976 when he open his music store and bought my first guitar from him which I still have, I always marveled at the way he played his...Read More » ”
56 of 81 | Posted by: Tony Morie - Plymouth, IN

“We remember Bill a little differently than others here. He and Jan are neighbors to my father. They have been wonderful to him.. we also had the...Read More » ”
57 of 81 | Posted by: Tina and Lou Morales - Plymouth, IN

“I loved going into Bills store the thing was once you entered the store the stories just began and as you walked around the store it was a story in...Read More » ”
58 of 81 | Posted by: Tracy Campbell - Plymouth, IN

“I will always remember Bill as a consumate musician. Musicians give so much to the world, as did Bill. Thanks Bill. ”
59 of 81 | Posted by: Greg Scott - Tucson, AZ

“Just last night I cleaned the guitar I got from Bill, all the gold pieces that he "miraculously" found for me to put on it. Whenever I would stop by...Read More » ”
60 of 81 | Posted by: Ray Oaks - Peru, IN

“My prayers are with you jan and family. He was a great musician and from early on i envied his talents. ”
61 of 81 | Posted by: Merril Stouder - Etna Green, IN

“Also being 58 years old, I went to school with Bill. In addition, my dad (a farmer) bought 'red' tractors from Bill's dad, Roland. Roland also knew...Read More » ”
62 of 81 | Posted by: Rick L. Blue - Warsaw, IN

“One day after band practice with Backwood, we went back to my house. Kathy made us take out the garbage.......Bill looked at me and said..... "Do...Read More » ”
63 of 81 | Posted by: Dale Duke - Albany, OR - Friend

“Goodby for awhile, Little Bro. I hope you're with Mom and Dad again. I'm sorry I put relish in the tuna salad in 1958 so you wouldn't want any. ”
64 of 81 | Posted by: Margi Wagoner Heckley - Fishers, IN

“I have lost count of how many guitars and accessories I have bought from Bill through the years. It was always a thrill to have Bill pick up a...Read More » ”
65 of 81 | Posted by: Mari Lynn Border - Bourbon, IN

“Bill was truly one of a kind and our loss is truly heaven's gain. He was special in so many different ways. The upside (if there really is one) is...Read More » ”
66 of 81 | Posted by: Dave Wickey - AZ

“Simply...I probably wouldn't have been a professional musician if not for Bill. He's been a memeber of my family and has always been the best and...Read More » ”
67 of 81 | Posted by: Dirk Shorter - Plymouth, IN

“Having worked for Bill from the time I was 15 until I was about 30 years old, he became much more than a boss to me. He was a Father figure and a...Read More » ”
68 of 81 | Posted by: Jeff Price - Plymouth, IN

“Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. ”
69 of 81 | Posted by: Marla Flora - Chicago, IL

“I worked with Bill on the Humane Society Board. He was the newly appointed Fundraising Chairman and had just found out "a couple of bake sales and a...Read More » ”
70 of 81 | Posted by: Pat Knight - Plymouth, IN

“sorry to hear about bill. I was bills guitar teacher in the 1960s. I knew bills mom and dad. I worke one summer at the bourbon wagoner IH dealer....Read More » ”
71 of 81 | Posted by: jim langman - starbuck minnesota, IN

“Bill & I played music & shared many hours of laughter & talks about life & our future. He had a great intellect and a great sense of humor. I will...Read More » ”
72 of 81 | Posted by: Will & Dixie Lawrence - Plymouth, IN

“Just how important is music? What exactly is the relationship between an instrumentalist and his or her instrument? For all of Marshall County, for...Read More » ”
73 of 81 | Posted by: Kevin D. McCollough

“Jan, Both you and Bill had a great impact on my children's lives for music. Everytime we came in to the store, you both were so gracious! My kids...Read More » ”
74 of 81 | Posted by: Shearin Family - Knox, IN

“I have known Bill and Jan for many years. Myself, my daughter Bianca and my ex husband would go in and spend several hours just talking and playing....Read More » ”
75 of 81 | Posted by: Carin Edelman - Plymouth, IN

“We stopped by Wagoner's Music whenever we were in Plymouth, and we bought my mandolin there. Bill was always helpful with our questions about guitar...Read More » ”
76 of 81 | Posted by: Bill & Vicki Gupton - Winamac, IN

“Bill was one heck of a musician. He loved music, and wanted to share that with others. He always gave it to you straight, and was a stand up guy. My...Read More » ”
77 of 81 | Posted by: Michele Boone - Lapaz, IN

“Bill was the first music store owner that ever gave me the time of day. Just like Steve Foresman had mentioned before, Bill went along with my crazy...Read More » ”
78 of 81 | Posted by: Jack Ransbottom - Elkhart, IN

“Bill, you will be truly missed. I will never forget getting together back in the early 70s and playing our guitars together. Jim Snyder ”
79 of 81 | Posted by: Jim Snyder - Plymouth, IN

“I will miss Bill Wagoner dearly. He went along with every crazy idea I had to modify my guitars so I could beat the hell out of them, which I did....Read More » ”
80 of 81 | Posted by: Steve Foresman - Walkerton, IN

“Bill, I feel a great grief at your passing and a great joy for you as well. I will always remember you and pray for you daily. I will miss...Read More » ”
81 of 81 | Posted by: HJ - Plymouth, IN