George Wayne Aycock Jr.

George Wayne Aycock, Jr., 79, went to be with his Lord early Tuesday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by the family he cherished. Born in Wayne County on March 14, 1946, Wayne was the son of the late George Wayne Aycock, Sr. and Ophelia Bissette Aycock. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Pam Price Aycock, and his precious granddaughter, Emily Peters.
Wayne lived a life marked by hard work, service, and a deep love for the people around him. For many years, he owned and operated Aycock Trucking Company, pouring his heart into the business and building lasting relationships with those he worked with and served.
A lifelong servant-leader, Wayne dedicated countless hours to the Nahunta Fire Department. He held multiple leadership roles over the years, but titles were never what mattered most to him. He simply believed in showing up, helping others, and doing whatever needed to be done-qualities that made him beloved by his fellow firefighters and respected across the county.
Wayne's commitment to his community extended far beyond the firehouse. He was honored to serve as a Wayne County Commissioner and approached this role with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility. Throughout his life, he served on the Wayne County Planning Board, the Wayne Community College Board of Trustees, and the Northwestern Wayne Sanitary Water District, always striving to leave Wayne County better than he found it. His leadership was steady, thoughtful, and rooted in a genuine desire to care for his neighbors.
Wayne had a way of turning simple interests into meaningful connections. He was a collector of many things, but nothing delighted him more than his antique tractors. He enjoyed every opportunity to talk about them, work on them, and show them off. As a proud member of the Eastern Carolina Vintage Farm Equipment Club, he found friendships and fellowship among people who shared his appreciation for preserving the past.
Wayne's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Samer Kasbari and the staff at SMOC for the exceptional care, compassion, and encouragement they provided throughout his illness. Their thanks also extend to the dedicated staff at Kitty Askins Hospice Center for surrounding Wayne with such kindness and dignity in his final days. May God bless each one of you in a special and lasting way.
Faith was the foundation of Wayne's life. He was a longtime member of Pike's Crossroads Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he found joy in serving and worshipping his Lord. He also loved attending The First Church in Goldsboro, where he felt at home among many friends. His faith guided his decisions, his service, and the way he treated others-with sincerity, respect, and love.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at The First Church in Goldsboro. A service celebrating Wayne's life will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. Bill Rose officiating. A private interment for the family will be held on Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the Aycock-Edgerton Family Cemetery near the homeplace, with Pastor Charles Boyd officiating. Fireman rites will be rendered following the service at the cemetery in honor of Wayne's years of dedicated service.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Linda Lynch Aycock, who walked by his side faithfully in every season of life; his daughter, Meredith Peters and husband, Mike, of Pikeville; his sons, George Wayne "Trey" Aycock, III of Greensboro and William Alan "Will" Aycock of Pikeville. He was a proud and loving Papa to his grandchildren, Sarah Peters, Grant Aycock, Tate Aycock, and Tanner Aycock-each of whom brought him immense joy.
He is also survived by his sisters, Rudine Morrison and husband, Robert of Pikeville, and Billie Gooding and husband, Laverne of Pikeville; his brother, Carlton Aycock and wife, Cindy of Pikeville; and by Linda's children, Dean Lassiter; Marc Lassiter and wife, Bridgette; and Gena O'Neal and husband, Jody, along with their families, all of whom Wayne embraced wholeheartedly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Wayne's memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.