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Wayne McGaha Obituary
Bryson City -
Wayne Russell McGaha (Hoss), 54, of the Alarka Community passed away Friday, August 17th, 2012 at his residence. A native of Swain County, he was the son of Norma McGaha of Bryson City, and the late Charles McGaha. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Freewill Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his dogs Maggie and Ebony.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 23 years Jackie McGaha; one daughter Mandy Anthony and husband Brian of Asheville, NC; one granddaughter Peyton Anthony of Asheville, NC; three brothers Charles Lee (Chea) McGaha and wife Rachel of Bryson City, Ronnie McGaha and wife Sue of Franklin, NC, and Gary McGaha and wife Brenda of Anderson, SC; 11 nieces and nephews; Lots of Loved Ones, and a dear and very special friend Donnie Winchester.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Mt. Vernon Freewill Baptist Church. Revs. Tim Barker, Jeff Waldroup, and Jimmy Lambert will officiate with burial at Swain Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until finished Tuesday at the Church.
Pallbearers will be Randy Barker, Jeremy Stephenson, Mike (Hippie) Gregory, K.L. (Beefy) Rogers, Jimmy Wilson, and Austin Greene
An online register is available at www.crispfuneralhome.org
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Jim Holbrook
August 21, 2012
Remembering Wayne from our softball days as “Little Buddy.”
Sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers, from an old friend.
Resa Brooks
August 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Jerry Elders
August 21, 2012
Sorry to hear about the loss. He will be missed.
Terry Cabe
August 21, 2012
Condolences and prayers go to the family. Longtime friend from "softball days" Sorry for the loss.
Mike Evers
August 21, 2012
My thoughts are with your family from an old friend.
judy barker wiggins
August 21, 2012
love you norm and jackie and family...ill always remember our days in school at alarka ..cant hardly find the words.. wish i could have come .. during your sorrow .. babysitting for crystal in franklin .. will call you jackie and norm soon.. love you judy barker wiggins
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