Nelson Arnett Wages

October 21, 1964 - October 5, 2013

Nelson Arnett Wages, age 48, a resident of Howard Branch Road in Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 in Paintsville, Kentucky. Mr. Wages was born October 21, 1964 in West Liberty, Kentucky the son of Allene Arnett and the late Langley Wages. Also, proceeding in death is one brother, Steve Wages, and father-in-law, Roger Gullett. Mr. Wages is a graduate of Magoffin County High School and Mayo Technical College. The Commonwealth of Kentucky Correctional Department employed him where he held rank of Sargent. He also served Magoffin County in the Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff for various years. In passing he leaves behind his wife, Monica Gullett Wages, daughter, Taeneka Bailey and husband Bruce of Salyersville, Kentucky, sons, Justin Wages, Kaeleb Wages, Alexx Wages, Leighton Hensley all of Salyersville, Kentucky, and sisters, Pam Wages of Nicholasville, Kentucky, and Tammie Wages Puckett of Salyersville, Kentucky. Also, surviving are two grandchildren and a host of family and friends who love and miss him. Funeral services for Nelson Arnett Wages will be conducted Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM here from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home. Clergy Richard Green, Doyle Keeton, and Manuel Minix will deliver comforting words on the day of service. Interment will follow in the Burton Fork Cemetery on the Left Hand Fork of Johnson Fork in Salyersville, Kentucky. The family will welcome friends Monday, October 7, after 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 8, after 10 AM, and anytime prior to the funeral services. Contributions can be made in leau of flowers to the Nelson Wages Memorial Fund here at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky.