Wayne served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer, after 30+ years of service.
He was a graduate of Leon High School and was the former owner and operator of Mike's Pool Room in Cairo and Rubye's Cocktail Lounge in Tallahassee.
Wayne was a member of the Moose Lodge Chapter 1103; was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying; and as a hobby he enjoyed farming.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Hattie and John Dove; brothers, Bob and Dick Dove; sisters, Mary John Moody and Caroline Ownby.
He is survived by his wife of twenty years, children, siblings, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved pets, Diamond, Lacey Girl and Precious.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2016 at Tallahassee National Cemetery with full military honors.
Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)
Published in Tallahassee Democrat on June 26, 2016
Wayne served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer, after 30+ years of service.
He was a graduate of Leon High School and was the former owner and operator of Mike's Pool Room in Cairo and Rubye's Cocktail Lounge in Tallahassee.
Wayne was a member of the Moose Lodge Chapter 1103; was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying; and as a hobby he enjoyed farming.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Hattie and John Dove; brothers, Bob and Dick Dove; sisters, Mary John Moody and Caroline Ownby.
He is survived by his wife of twenty years, children, siblings, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved pets, Diamond, Lacey Girl and Precious.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2016 at Tallahassee National Cemetery with full military honors.
Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)
Published in Tallahassee Democrat on June 26, 2016
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