Leontist Wagner, Sr. was born March 29, 1945 to William and Evare Wagner in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Holy Family and Western- Olin High School. After high school he worked in the field of construction for many years. He had a love for his family, sports and music especially jazz and blues. Leontist was preceded in death by: son, Antonio Wagner; grandson, Brycen Wagner; parents, William and Evare Wagner; siblings, Willie James, Eva, John, Barbara, Bettye and Caelovonne. On July 30, 2016 God said well done my servant well done. Left to cherish his precious memories: sons, Leontist (Teresa) Wagner, Jr., Leontist Williams, Omar Wagner and Armar (Debbie) Wagner; daughter, Ameikee Hudson; grandchildren, Ameer, Ahmad, Amani and Aamil Wagner, LaQuavius Fletcher, Dennis Williams, Anethia Williams, Darryl Williams, Jordan Wagner, Sierra Wagner, Kennedi Wagner, Armar Wagner, Jr., Shaneice Wagner and Shandrell Wagner; sister, Jeanette Wagner; brothers-in-law, Henry Johnson, Joseph (Ann) Price; sister-in-law, Alice Muhammad; Clydell Wagner, Gloria Williams, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.