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May you rest in peace my friend.
Debbie Gillenwater
July 05, 2023 | Gate City, VA | Friend
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Rufus "Wayne" Gillenwater
Weber City, Tennessee
Jul 17, 1951 – Jan 19, 2023
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BORN
July 17, 1951
DIED
January 19, 2023
LOCATION
Weber City, Tennessee
Obituaries
Send FlowersFORT BLACKMORE, VA – Rufus "Wayne" Gillenwater, age 71 of Fort Blackmore, VA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
He was born in Scott County, VA on July 17, 1951 to the late Darius Lee Gillenwater and Louise Perry Gillenwater. Wayne was a cattle farmer.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gillenwater was preceded in death by his brother, Carol Gillenwater and sister, Bonnie Lou Frank.
Wayne is survived by his sister, Shirley Harrington; brothers, Troy Lee Gillenwater, Dallas Earl Gillenwater (companion Nancy Dishner), Edwin Scott Gillenwater, Roger Allen Gillenwater; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 23, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA. Funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Pastor Johnny Duncan officiating.
Music will be provided by Chris Holder
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 1 PM in the Gillenwater Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, VA.
Pallbearers will be friends and nephews.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to NOVA Health and Rehab
Online condolences may be made to the Gillenwater family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Rufus Wayne Gillenwater.
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Wayne was a good ole guy. He always reminded me so much of his cousin Dickie. I’ll miss seeing him around at the grocery store every week.
Melissa Thompson
January 30, 2023 | Gate City, VA | Friend
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We are sorry to hear about Wayne, he was a good person. I always enjoyed talking to him.
Steve & Valerie Lane
January 22, 2023 | Fort Blackmore, VA | Neighbor
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I want to extend my sincerest condolences to the family.
Angela Gold
January 22, 2023
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I'm sorry to hear about Wayne, praying for his family and friends
B.C. Gillenwater Sr and Jr
January 22, 2023 | Jonesborough, TN | Family
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Miss you Wayne
Karen Gillenwater
January 21, 2023 | Gate City, VA | Family
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There will always be a special place in my heart for you uncle Wayne ! I miss you so very much and always will ❤
Timothy Gillenwater
January 21, 2023 | Gate City, VA | Family
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Wayne was such a good person . I’m gonna miss him . Always had that friendly grin on his face . I thought a lot of him . Things are not gonna be the same without him .
Karen Gillenwater
January 21, 2023 | Gate City, VA | Family
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Wayne when I think of you I think of dad you two were alot alike
Rhonda Sons
January 21, 2023 | Rogersville, TN | Family
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