William Peyton Waggener

1870–1943 (age 73)

Businessman

Biography

William Peyton Waggener made his mark as a thoughtful businessman, always attentive to the needs of his associates and mindful of the communities his work served.

He believed in steady leadership rooted in civility and generosity, and he is now remembered with gratitude beside Mount Vernon Cemetery.

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