Wayne Kiser Obituary
He was born on October 27, 1952 in Winston Salem to Al L. & Lois W. Kiser.
He attended North Forsyth High School where he danced in competitive ballroom dancing and played on the tennis team. He then attended UNC at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1974. Wayne worked many years in the insurance business and even owned his own agency. Wayne enjoyed being an insurance agent & using a personal touch with his clients. Wayne enjoyed all types of music and played guitar in a bluegrass band. Wayne was passionate about golf. He played in many tournaments & with many friends especially a favorite foursome. Wayne was always ready to cheer on the Carolina Tarheels football & basketball teams. Wayne was a man whose warmth & kindness touched everyone who knew him. He had a deep love for family and friends. He was always ready with a smile, a story or a joke.
Wayne recently recommitted his life to Christ. He enjoyed reading his Bible along with an audio Bible given to him by his sister.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Karen. Also, his sister Rona (Russ) Winchester, nieces Tammy Stewart and Terri McElroy.; brothers-in-laws Steve (Kim) Swaim, Tim (Sandra) Swaim, Barry (Kim) and Kent (Ginger) Swaim, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Also, he leaves behind his loving and loyal Beagle, Henry.
A private service was held on August 30, 2025 at Fulp Moravian Church that was officiated by Kent Swaim & Sherry Edwards. The family was in attendance. A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at a later date.
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Ben Yeager
September 24, 2025
Wayne was a good man and great friend. A fierce competitor on the golf course who really loved the game. Wayne was always tinkering with his swing and clubs. He would call me late in the evening to talk about golf and say "partner, I´ve got it all figured out" only to call back a few days later to tell me something else. He was one in a million and will be missed by many friends.
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