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OFFIE WIMES Obituary

OFFIE DWAYNE WIMES, 57, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, Feb.10, 2022, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. He was employed at Allen County Juvenile Center. Surviving are his sister, Leslie Kay Harris; brother, Jason D. Wimes; uncle, Thomas (Angie) Essex Jr.; aunts, Ruth Ann Daniels-Pinkney and Sandra (Horace) Essex-Hall; nieces, Tierra Wimes, Alexa Wimes and LaShawanda Davis; nephews, Terron Wimes, DeMarcus Davis and Patrick Davis; special friend, Janice Jefferson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Dwayne was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Daniels-Williams; sisters, Cheryl Wimes-Taylor and Shelia Wimes; niece, TaQuanda Davis; uncle, Lee Charles Essex; and grandmothers, Katie Daniels and Marian Essex. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Kingdom Door Christian Worship Center, 1004 E. Pontiac St., with viewing one hour prior.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 22, 2022.

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Darron J Johns

February 15, 2025

RIH Brother

Darron Johns

March 16, 2023

I Miss You Big "O" and I will never forget you.

Terry Mansfield

February 24, 2022

Dwayne was a former co-worker. We became friends during our many fishing trips. We shared many laughs; as well as,
memories of those we'd lost. My condolences to his family.

Louis Wright

February 23, 2022

I will always remember our days in basic training and Fort Drum my brother Big O for Life take your rest my brother love you always

Walt Petruska

February 22, 2022

Climb to Glory Bro! Honored to serve with you. Prayers for your family. You were loved by many.

George Brooks

February 22, 2022

I am glad to have served with you and to be called your friend

Todd Walter

February 22, 2022

Deepest sympathy to the Wimes family. We served together in the Army, from Ft. Leonardwood to Ft. Drum. Rest in peace.

Curtis Robinson

February 22, 2022

We send our thoughts and prayers to the Wimes family from the Robinson family.

Rickie Parrish

February 22, 2022

My deepest condolences to Mr. Wimes's family.

Darron Johns

February 21, 2022

RIH Big O. We remained friends and kept in contact for over thirty years. I will never forget you. We met on day one of Basic. We were too scared of the Drill Sgt. to claim underwear that had fallen on the ground. I didn't know that would begin a friendship lasting over 30 years. You were a great and loyal friend. You were a kind and thoughtful person and I will miss you so much friend.

Barry Slayton

February 21, 2022

My condolences to the wimes family. Offie was one of nicest guys that I had the pleasure of knowing. I met him in Basic training in fort Leonard wood, mo.Rest in Heaven my brother.

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