Photo courtesy of McKneely Funeral Home - Kentwood
Kentwood, Louisiana
Aug 11, 1948 – Aug 4, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home. He was born August 11, 1948 in New Orleans, LA and was 75 years of age. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam from1969-1970. Wayne was a member of the former Kentwood Lions Club, a Board Member of the Kentwood Co-op for many years, and the last reigning King of the Kentwood Dairy Festival. Like his father before him, Wayne was a proud dairy farmer where he worked from 1970 until his retirement in 2009. He is survived by his wife, Peggy J. Verberne; 4 sons, Wayne Charles Verberne, Jr. and wife, Katherine of Kentwood, Steven Scott Verberne and wife, Christina of Kentwood, Brian Dale Verberne and wife, Amy of Covington, and Jason Gary Verberne and husband, Shuhua of University Place, Washington; 1 brother, Randy L. Verberne and wife, Jan of Spokane, Washington; 11 grandchildren, Chelsie Lynne, Caitlin Leanne, Alexis Anne, Carlie Lauren, Victoria Rose, John Edward, Nathan Garrett, Matthew James, Abbey Corrine, Aubrey Clair, and Coen Kellie; 2 great-grandchildren, Kamryn Brooke and Lynleigh Reese. Preceded in death by his parents, Philip E. and Norma R. Verberne; brothers, Philip E. Verberne, Jr., David Verberne, and Terry Verberne. The family would like to thank Community Care Hospice especially Ashley Thomas and Dejunna Holloway as well as his caregiver, Ella Jackson for their excellent care and compassion. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Tim LaCoste. Interment Verberne Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read MoreI am so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family and me you will be truly missed ❤
Dejunna Holloway
August 06, 2024 | Kentwood, LA | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Billy Bommer
August 06, 2024 | Belle Chasse, LA | Family
Dear Peggy & Family: I have great memories of time spent with the Verbernes especially You and Wayne! You guys lived the American dream of family & success. No one worked harder than you and it paid off for your family. I am greatfull the Gary & Joyce brought me into your lives! I think about you guys often and will miss Wayne tremendously! your friend Chuck Reid
chuck reid
August 06, 2024 | Amite, LA | Friend
Very sorry for your loss.
Jami Finley
August 06, 2024 | Mocksville, NC
Wayne was always considered a good man and friend to me and my family.
Although I haven't seen him in many years, I still remember him fondly.
Rest in peace, friend.
Barry Diggs
August 06, 2024 | Nacogdoches, TX | Friend
Peggy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Stover
August 05, 2024 | Franklinton, LA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
CAROLYN SHARP GARNER
August 05, 2024 | OSYKA, MS
Wayne was my 3rd to oldest cousin on the Rodriguez side of our family. The 8 of us were always a close family. He had a gentle way about him like my Parran Philip & was always there to help out at anytime. He would light up when speaking of his one & only Peggy Jo. Wayne was liked & loved by many & will be missed by all. ✝
Aloma Rodriguez Doucet
August 05, 2024 | Gonzales, LA | Family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Mittie Rohner
August 05, 2024 | Amite | Acquaintance