Wayne Larrette Landrum Sr.

Wayne Larrette (Winkie) Landrum Sr., 73, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of 52 years to Charlotte Marlene Landrum. Born on August 26, 1936, in Hot Springs, he was the son of the late Huse and Ellie Lee Campbell Landrum. Mr. Landrum was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for Mike Allen Construction, and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was also a Korean War veteran serving in the United States Army. In addition to his wife, Mr. Landrum is also survived by two daughters, Roberta Yost and her husband, Barry, of Rustburg, and Ellie Waugh, of Evington; two sons, Wayne L. (Snoopy) Landrum Jr., of Evington, and Ronnie Landrum, of Lynch Station; one brother, Darrell (Bunnie) Landrum, of Bassett; five grandchildren, B.J. Yost and his wife, Michelle, Desiree Bryant and her husband, John, J.R. Landrum, Garrett Landrum and Schyler Landrum; one great granddaughter, Christina Yost; and a host of loving and caring nieces, nephews and friends. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Pastor Johnny Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Suite 108, Lynchburg, Va. 24501. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family.