Wayne spent his childhood growing up in Irving, TX and was proud to be part of the first graduating class of Nimitz High School in 1972. He attended the University of Texas in Arlington before leaving collegiate life to pursue a career as a glazier. Working with glass became a passion that he was not shy about sharing with you and would not hesitate to help you in anyway with anything glass.
Wayne received the diagnosis of Mesothelioma last October. He immediately began what would be known as his Fight Plan. With everything he had, he battled that horrible disease. When asked what he wanted to do with any remaining time he had, his answer was just to spend time with his close friends and his precious family. During chemo, he could be found on the golf course playing as many holes as he could with some special friends. His staycation in early March was exactly what he wanted with visiting many tourist spots in Austin side by side with his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren.
Wayne leaves a legacy of much love, really bad “dad” jokes, some great meals he cooked, and a desire to do anything someone asked of him. In his last selfless act, he included as a P.S. in a letter delivered to his wife, Holly, after his death that he was “sorry to put everyone through this whole ordeal, but loved the support from all.”
Wayne’s family invites you to celebrate the life of this amazing man, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who had such an impact on many lives.
Wayne spent his childhood growing up in Irving, TX and was proud to be part of the first graduating class of Nimitz High School in 1972. He attended the University of Texas in Arlington before leaving collegiate life to pursue a career as a glazier. Working with glass became a passion that he was not shy about sharing with you and would not hesitate to help you in anyway with anything glass.
Wayne received the diagnosis of Mesothelioma last October. He immediately began what would be known as his Fight Plan. With everything he had, he battled that horrible disease. When asked what he wanted to do with any remaining time he had, his answer was just to spend time with his close friends and his precious family. During chemo, he could be found on the golf course playing as many holes as he could with some special friends. His staycation in early March was exactly what he wanted with visiting many tourist spots in Austin side by side with his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren.
Wayne leaves a legacy of much love, really bad “dad” jokes, some great meals he cooked, and a desire to do anything someone asked of him. In his last selfless act, he included as a P.S. in a letter delivered to his wife, Holly, after his death that he was “sorry to put everyone through this whole ordeal, but loved the support from all.”
Wayne’s family invites you to celebrate the life of this amazing man, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who had such an impact on many lives.
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