Wayne Allen Warner

1949 - 2015

Warner Wayne Allen Warner, 66 of Worthington passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Kobacker House after a long battle with cancer. Wayne was born in New Knoxville, Ohio on May 23, 1949 and was the child of late Florez and Helen Warner. Wayne attended Findlay College, Ohio Northern University College of Law, S.P.I in Louisville, Kentucky, and Ohio University. He was a graduate of the 98th class of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. He retired in September, 2000. After retirement he enjoy a career with Genoa, Madison and Norwich Townships, before finishing his career back with the Ohio Highway Patrol Retirement System. Wayne had the opportunity to live all over the state of Ohio, and meet so many wonderful friends through his career. Wayne always felt he was truly a blessed man no matter what the circumstances were. Wayne is survived by his wife of 25 years, Melinda; children, Todd (Lynn), Erika (Ryan), Josh, Chad, and Brett. Wayne had seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren who he loved dearly. Wayne is also survived by a loving sister, Beverly (Jim) Reineke; along with nieces and nephews who he cherished spending time with. Friends may visit from 3-6 on Tuesday, September 22nd at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio. Services will follow at 6 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Christmas to Cure Cancer to support the Heather Pick Music Program at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.