Ora Leland Wagner, born September 17, 1942, to Harry and Novella Wagner, went home to be with the Lord December 20, 2023. He was born and raised in Lawrence County and married the love of his life Monta Sue Wagner on June 28, 1960. Together they had four beautiful children. He traveled the country working construction where he gained many friends and family along the way. His home place eventually became Ocklawaha, FL which he came to love so much. He retired there and was known to love and help so many in the community. He was a beloved member of Little Dove Baptist Church and was very active in his church until returning to Bedford to be closer to his family.Surviving to cherish the memory of Leland are his sons, Robert "Bill" Wagner (Heidi) of Bedford, IN, David Wagner (Ann) of Leakesville, MS, Harold Wagner (Martina) of Dunn, NC, and son-in-law, Don Pate of Bedford, IN. Grandchildren are Anthony Wagner (Ashley), Zachary Wagner (Kayla), Danielle Clines (Cameron), Christopher Pate, Brandy Colgan, Kayla Wagner, Megan Wade (Noah), Justin Wagner (Hattie), and Gracie Wagner. He also leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren; his sister, Joan Condra (Jim); along with several nieces and nephews. Leland was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cheryl Wagner Pate; sisters, Margaret August and Jane Love; and brother Harry Wagner Jr. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes with Brother Kerry Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Pinhook Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 11:00am until the service time on Friday, also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel. Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com. Cemetery Pinhook Cemetery 6300 Pinhook Rd Bedford IN 47421 US Service Friday, December 22, 2023 11:00 AM - Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Funeral Service Friday, December 22, 2023 1:00 PM - Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433