Wayne-McLemore-Obituary

Wayne McLemore

Reddick, Florida

Nov 16, 1945 – May 2, 2021 (Age 75)

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BORN
November 16, 1945
DIED
May 2, 2021
AGE
75
LOCATION
Reddick, Florida

Obituary

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Earl Wayne McLemore, known as Wayne to those he loved, finished his journey with us on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021. Wayne was an artistic and creative soul, and enjoyed working with his hands whenever he could. He was never happier than when on a sailboat, sliding through the ocean's waves, or simply drinking in the peacefulness of the beach. Always gregarious, Wayne could make friends at the drop of a hat, and cherished conversation and humor with his friends and family. He enjoyed movies, music, warm weather, good food, and a nice strong cup of coffee. Wayne leaves behind his sons Daniel McLemore and Zachary McLemore (Elizabeth), his granddaughter Ellie Grace McLemore, and his siblings Troy McLemore (Leona), Tina DesChamps (Jay), Bonnie Bridgewater (Ron) and Peggy Shifflett (Jeff), along with many loving friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary McLemore Wells and his father Clifton McLemore. Wayne struggled valiantly for years with Parkinson's disease, overcoming the limitations it imposed to live a full and independent life on his own terms. In honor of his memory, please consider a charitable donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Per Wayne's request, he has been cremated and his ashes will be scattered upon the ocean. The scattering and celebration of his life will take place during the summer of 2021, with details to be determined. "I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze, and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch her until she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to meet and mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says: "There! She's gone!" Gone where? Gone from my sight—that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side, and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination. Her diminished size is in me and not in her. And just at that moment when someone at my side says: "There! She's gone!" there are other eyes that are watching for her coming; and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: "There she comes!" And that is—"dying." - "Gone From My Sight", Luther F. Beecher, 1904

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I'm just hearing of this today, the 12th. I am so very sorry for this loss to his family. I remember him from the years my family lived on Battlefield Park Rd, close to where he and his family lived, making mud balls, poke berry "ink", Skeeter, and more, Varina Elementary School, same class.

"Bonnie, So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family. Diane Craig"

Bonnie, I am sorry Wayne's passing. The poem that was included with his obituary was beautiful. My prayers are with you and your family. Karen Fields

I will always have fond memories of Wayne. Most of them were memories of him sailing with my brother. I know he suffered so much but he is pain-free now, sailing in Heaven.

I am a former business associate of Wayne's from many years ago. His kindness and good humor always stood out. I pray his family and friends will be blessed during this time of loss.

RIP, prayers for the family.


My thoughts are with family and friends during this time of mourning. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of Wayne. Wayne was a special person to all who met him .
I will miss Wayne but will always have the memories of our good times together and there are many as all know. Rest In Peace my friend!