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Wallace Womble Obituary
December 27, 1947 - January 28, 2016
New Hill
Wallace "Wayne" Womble, Jr., 68, of New Hill, passed away, Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.
Wayne was born December 27, 1947 in Raleigh, NC. He was a graduate of Apex High School and NC State University with a BS in Engineering. Wayne was the respected owner of Womble Corvettes. He was a historian and participated with the Charlotte Artillery Civil War Reenactors. Wayne was an avid golfer and softball player.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pansy Broadwell Womble.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 47 years, Phyllis Marie Nutt Womble; father, Wallace Wayne Womble, Sr.; daughter, Jodi Womble Gore and husband, Matthew; son, Jeffrey Womble; brother, Tommy Womble and wife, Bertie; sister, Patty McIver and husband Keith;; grandchildren, Cecelia Womble, Charlotte, Miller, and Weldon Gore.
A funeral service will be held 11am Monday, February 1, 2016 at Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502. The family will receive friends 6-8pm Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612, in memory of his mother.
Condolences may be made to www.ApexFuneral.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Wallace Womble
Jeffrey Barrett
November 21, 2016
Phyllis,
I just found out this past weekend at the Raleigh Gun Show of Wayne's passing. I am so sorry to hear this and I will keep you and your family in mine and Karen's prayers. I always enjoyed reenacting with Wayne and greatly admired him for his cool temperament and patience. He was a lot of funny and could always make a person laugh and feel good about themselves!He will be missed! God Bless you and Semper Fi!
William Arnold
March 15, 2016
Jeffrey , Mrs Womble and the womble family I'm so sorry about wayne ,when wayne and I got together we could talk about corvettes for hours.a friend of mine introduce me to wayne when I was just 18 and rite out of High school that was 40 yrs ago. he was the only man I wanted to work on my prize 67 vette. I'm gonna really miss him ,he was a true friend.
Beverly Wimberly Harris
February 13, 2016
Phyllis, so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers. I lost my husband two years ago and I know what a difficult time you are going through. My advice to you is to keep your faith and stay busy! It is a tough go but God will get you through these difficult times. Love to you and your family.
Mark Thompson
February 11, 2016
Phyllis, Jodi , Jeffrey, Tommy and Mr. Womble
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne's sudden passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Phyllis, Wanda & I will be in touch as soon as I can to visit with you.
Mark & Wanda Thompson
Wagon path east of Thomas Creek
Philip Smith
February 3, 2016
Jeffrey, so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a great person and a great cousin.
Cedar at early Womble homesite at Thomas Creek
Philip Smith
February 3, 2016
Jodi, Matthew, Charlotte, Miller and Weldon. So sorry for the loss of your father (and grandfather). Wayne was a great person. He was a great cousin to me.
Grandma Estelle's flat iron
Philip Smith
February 3, 2016
Patty, Keith, Catelyn, Joseph and Jacob. Am very sorry for your loss. Everyone misses Wayne.
Grandma Estelle's flat iron
Philip Smith
February 3, 2016
Patty, Keith, Catelyn, Joseph and Jacob. Am very sorry for your loss. Everyone misses Wayne.
Aunt Charlotte's magnolia
Philip Smith
February 3, 2016
Tommy and Bertie, So sorry for your loss. Wayne was a great cousin. Everyone misses him.
Pond at Womble homeplace...Harris Lake Park
Philip Smith
February 3, 2016
Phyllis, So sorry for your loss. Wayne was a great person. I really miss him.
Path from Little White Oak Creek
Philip Smith
February 3, 2016
Wallace, So sorry for you loss. Wayne was almost like an older brother to me. He was a great mentor in many ways: outdoor life, softball, family history, autos, etc. You and Pansy provided us with an exceptional person who is sorely missed.
Bill Andrews
February 2, 2016
I knew Wayne through his corvette shop. He was always very kind and patient with me when I would question him to death about how to do this or that, or what that would cost, etc. I found him to be a very genuine man, and knew from his manner that he was a Believer. I always thought he was a beautiful soul. I'll miss him. My condolences to your family. Jesus gained a good one, didn't He?
Eddie bell
February 2, 2016
Phyllis and family I am sorry to hear of Wayne's death .May God be with you and family in these difficult times.and may captain womble rest in peace.it was an honor to know him
Chris Tilley
February 2, 2016
Wayne was one of those rare individuals who could become a good friend the first time you met him. We had a good time with him last summer at the railroad. My prayers go out for the family and friends.
February 1, 2016
Jeff, we are so sorry to hear about your loss, and pray that God keep you and your family in his comforting embrace as you get through this difficult time. We will continue to lift you all up in our prayers for His healing love. Dianne & Mike Snyder
Elizabeth Moore
February 1, 2016
We are very sad to learn of Wayne's passing. We will miss him as he always made us feel welcome in our community. Our deepest condolences to all of his family. Elizabeth and John Moore and everyone at Victory Hill Farm.
james riddle
February 1, 2016
shocked to learn Wayne's passing. I have many memories with Wayne from 50 years ago
the new hill gang- prays for all the family
January 31, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our prayers are for his family to be enfolded in the love of their family members and friends.
Dirk & Judy Tysmans, North Kingstown, R I
January 31, 2016
My deepest condolences and prayers to Wayne's family.
May he rest in peace.
Tom Zimmermann
Captain DevilAnse
January 31, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family from Dixieland Artillery.
Martha Jones
January 31, 2016
Jodi, Matthew, Miller, Charlotte, and Weldon, You are in my thoughts and on my heart. I will say many prayers for strength, understanding,and friends to fill your heart with sweet joy during this delicate time. I am sure your dad and mom have have many proud moments when being with your precious family. Love to your family.
Blessings to all,
Martha Jones and
Nakina Middle School FCY
The New Hope Valley Railway
January 31, 2016
We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Wayne's passing. He was one of "the good guys" and a great person to have as a friend and neighbor in our New Hill community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family.
Barry Bradshaw
January 31, 2016
Very sad news learning of Wayne's passing. I have enjoyed playing golf with Wayne for many years, and know that he will be missed as he has been one of our Sunday group for a long time. Not always on his game, but always a gentleman. He believed in the rules, and went by them. I wish him peace.
January 30, 2016
Dear Phyllis, Jodi, and Jeff, - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. -Carol & Jack Homan (Gumma)
January 30, 2016
Phyllis and family, so sorry to hear about Wayne's passing. May God comfort all of you.
Judy and Billy Partin
January 30, 2016
Phyllis, I was so sorry to hear about your husband. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Fish
Mark and Kaye Wackerman
January 30, 2016
Phyllis,
I was in shocked to learn Wayne's passing. I have many memories with Wayne with Charlotte Artillery and the reenactment we went on. Wayne will be missed. May GOD bless you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. I will miss the good time with Wayne.
Mark and Kaye Wackerman
January 30, 2016
Phyllis,
I am in shock to learn of Wayne's passing. He was a great man and was a great friend. Wayne will be missed. May God bless Phillis and family. I had good times with Wayne as Captain of the Charlotte Artillery and the reenactment we went on.
William Jackson
January 30, 2016
Miss Phyllis,
So so shocked and sorry to here of the passing of Wayne. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shelley Caldwell Mitchiner
January 30, 2016
Jeffre, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Marcia and Adrian Lund
January 30, 2016
Phyllis, Adrian and I were shocked and sadden to hear of Wayne's death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 30, 2016
We are very sorry for the loss of such a fine man and good friend of almost 50 years. May GOD give Phyllis, and the rest of Wayne's family the strength to cope, grieve, and continue on in their lives. Wayne will be especially missed by the Corvette community that he served for so many years. I have fond memories of golf trips, Carlise and Bloomington trips, and working on cars with Wayne that I will never forget. Rest in peace, my friend. Arnold and Lynn Greene
Kaye Upchurch Speer
January 30, 2016
Phyllis, I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Wayne's passing. I have many fond memories of growing up with him and knowing him in school. I remember how well he could draw and paint. At Christmas time he would always be chosen to help paint a scene for the Christmas bulletin board. Unfortunately due to prior commitments, I cannot attend the services this weekend; but you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Herb Vogt
January 30, 2016
Phyllis,
I am in shock and so sorry to hear about Wayne. He was a great and caring man. He was a friend for the past 40 years. We worked together to get my car restored, the Civil War, and his dream shop in Burlington. I will miss him and his great laugh. My '67, which he recently completed, will remind me of Wayne everyday.
Tommy & Annette O'Briant
January 30, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Wayne will be missed by many.
Jackie & Rita Carroll
January 29, 2016
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of a good man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. May God comfort you during this time.
Karen (Womble ) Stavinoha
January 29, 2016
Prayers for peace and comfort.
(From Aaron ' s daughter)
Mike Cranford
January 29, 2016
We have lost a great man and a true gentleman. I'm very blessed to have known Wayne and I consider him one of the most knowledgeable Corvette enthusiasts I have ever met. He always made himself available and always offered a helping hand. My prayers go out to his entire family and I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Willadean and Ethan Mayes
January 29, 2016
Wayne always had the most wonderful laugh that would fill up an entire room. He always helped anyone whether it was a college science class, a computer problem, which radio to buy, or of course corvette questions. His love for Queen Anne's Chocolate Covered Cherries at Christmas was always high on my list to get him as soon as they became available during the holidays. The best brother in law anyone could ever have. We love you, Wayne.
Van Thompson
January 29, 2016
My prayers are for the family and was so blessed to know Wayne as a friend and in business ,,,a blessing and asset to all that knew him,, and will be greatly missed by all ,,, and those that knew him and in the Corvette World,,, ,,, Van Thompson of Corvette Specialist ,,Kernersville N.C.
January 29, 2016
Phyllis, Pat and Peggy Beckwith were completely shocked by the loss of Wayne...He and Pat shared so many memories of history and family history several times. Wayne was a boyhood friend to Pat and we both loved you and Wayne as our own family. Our prayers are sent to you at this difficult time. Pat and Peggy
Jim and Shirley Hornaday
January 29, 2016
Wayne kept the Corvette dream alive for so many people! He personally put together 4 cars for the Guys over here in Huntsville Alabama. His Corvette Forum comments contributed credible input to thousands of Corvette Enthusiasts. His loss leaves all with an incredible loss for the hobby but more importantly, the loss of a dear friend, who was kind and generous with his time and knowledge.
Be joyous in having had him share his life with us and know that we will see him again.
Wes Schrom
January 29, 2016
I am at a loss for words and very sad. Wayne is at the top of my list of the greatest people I've ever met. Always had time to share his opinion with me. He was an artist in the work he did.
Iris Edwards
January 29, 2016
Such a wonderful picture of Wayne! We do have happy Family memories of
Wayne but first comes the sadness. He was a very good Man in all that he
did. Much love, Polly and Bryan Edwards
January 29, 2016
Words cannot express our sorrow upon hearing that Wayne had passed away. Phyllis, Jodi, and Jeff, or thoughts are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.
Love,
Doug, Megan, Ethan, and Ella
Ronnie Mclamb
January 29, 2016
I am so shocked and sadden by his passing. Wayne was such a great man. I enjoyed playing softball with him for years. I also could sit and talk to him for hours. Praying for peace and comfort for his family.
Dianne Wood Holland
January 29, 2016
Phyllis, so sorry to hear of the loss of Wayne, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Newton
January 29, 2016
We love yall very much. So so sorry
Love,
Heather, Stephen and Aubree
Jon Persson
January 29, 2016
I am sadden to hear about the sudden passing of Wayne. He was a great man and I have great memorize of him and my dad working on his corvette only a few years ago. My thoughts and Prayers are with the family.
Respectively Jon Persson
Karen Turner
January 29, 2016
Wayne you were always so funny to me growing up. I didn't realize you love the civil war history as much as I do, I guess that is why we are cousins. See you again one day! Love you as my older cousin. Karen Ann
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