Timothy Wayne Cagle – Adrian

Timothy Wayne Cagle, (“Bucket”), age 60, of Adrian, passed on to the welcoming arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Hospice of Lenawee Home surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Born on February 12, 1964, in Adrian, Michigan, Tim was the middle son of JT and Carolyn (Kolz) Cagle. Tim graduated from Sand Creek High School with the class of 1982. Tim began his career working at A&L Auto Parts, and moved on to driving truck and repairs with Gentner Trucking, Redi-Mix and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Tim medically retired after 18 years at MDoT as HEM Class II.

Tim loved his family and friends and was known for his quick wit, big heart, caring nature and “Mustang Sally” singing voice. He previously enjoyed being a singer with the bands “Gun Shy” and “Back Roads.” Tim made a name for himself as a first class pit master with his business Heavy Duty Barbecue. As he used his smoker he loved to say he was “Smokin’ Up Da Hood.” In 2015 he joined forces with pit master Doug “Hoss” Millyard and co-founded the charity organization Kookin’ for Kids Lenawee County. Over the past nine years their annual fundraiser has collected $275,000 and much more in donations of food and prizes. 100% of the donations go for Christmas gifts for the children of Lenawee County.

Tim is survived by his beloved daughter Emmalee L. Cagle of Adrian; two brothers, Steven L. (Debra) Cagle of Irish Hills, and Scott (Heidi) Cagle of Adrian; mother and stepfather Carolyn & David Noel; stepmother Sharon Cagle; uncle Gary (Pam) Cagle; aunt Amy Justice; treasured nieces and nephews Jacob (Alex) Cagle & children Seamus and Marianne of New York City; Olivia Cagle of Morenci; Travis (Janelle) Cagle & Cash of Adrian; Taylor (Dustin) Mohr & children Ryker and Raelle of Adrian; Torey Cagle of Adrian; uncle Johnnie Holt; aunt Elizabeth (Gordon) Lawrick; numerous cousins and stepbrothers and sisters; and many dear friends. Tim was preceded in death by his father, JT Cagle; grandparents Luchen & Mary Cagle and Albert & Gladys (Kolz) Creger; aunt Jean Holt and cousins Mike and Cindy Holt.

A visitation for Tim will be held on Thursday, January 16 from 2:00-7:00 pm at Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian. A memorial celebration of life for Tim will take place in the future. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kookin’ for Kids. Kookin’ for Kids accounts are available at any TLC in Lenawee County and accept cash or check donations. Donations will also be accepted at Wagley Funeral Home during visitation. Online condolences and memories are welcome at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com