Ainslie Bell Wagner 

CORNELIUS, NC — Reverend Ainslie Wagner of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away February 5, 2025. He was born on January 24, 1950, in Evanston Illinois to the late Robert L. and Elsie B. Wagner.  Living his entire childhood in Saratoga Springs, NY, he graduated from SSHS in 1968 and from Union College in Schenectady, NY in 1972.  Reverend Wagner dedicated his life to serving the Lord, preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that all might come to know salvation through Him. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Leslie Wagner of Cornelius NC, his son Matthew Wagner of Ypsilanti Michigan, his sister Nancy Wagner (Doug June) of Saratoga Springs, NY and a nephew, Kyle Wagner (Jaime) of Queensbury, NY. 

His legacy of faith, kindness and unwavering devotion to his calling will continue to inspire those who knew him. 

A service celebrating his life and ministry will be held Saturday, February 15, at 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 18745 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, North Carolina 28031. The service will be livestreamed on their website at www.goodshepherdanglican.org

Donations may be made in Ainslie’s memory to the Youth Foundation of the Good Shepherd Anglican Church through their website.