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Brian Elbert Wainwright, 56, of Folkston, GA passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born in Folkston, GA on December 30, 1966 to the late Ralph Lamar Wainwright, Sr. and Margaret Louise Bryant Wainwright.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter; Caitlyn Wainwright, a sister; Sharon W. McGauley, a brother; Keith Wainwright, and a niece; April Altman.
He is survived by his loving wife; Mary Prescott Wainwright, daughter; Cally Wainwright, son; Chase Wainwright, 4-sisters; Vickie (Curtis) Woodward, Terri (Lynn) Chauncey, Susan (Morris) Altman, and Sonja (Mike) Hinkle, and 5-brothers; Ralph L. Wainwright, Jr., Richard (Vivian) Wainwright, Greg (Deborah) Wainwright, Bruce (Rachel) Wainwright, and Joey Wainwright.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home. A service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Grace Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31537.
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526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31537

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