Herbert "Wayne" Wilson
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Herbert Wayne Wilson passed peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on September 19, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1955 in Lilbourn, Missouri. A resident of Okeechobee for 63 years, he enjoyed wrestling (WWE and WWF), semi trucks, birds and dogs.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his father, James W. Wilson; mother, Vera Lee Wilson; brothers, Sam Wilson, Billy Lee Wilson, Jimmy Wilson and Jerome Wilson; and sisters, Sandy Wilson and Monica Wilson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothy Wilson, of Okeechobee, Florida; son, Joseph Wilson (Sabrina), of Palm Bay, Florida; daughters, Donna McClanahan (Jason) and Angela Koebernik, all of Okeechobee, Florida; seven grandchildren, Brandon Koebernik (Heather), Dylan McClanahan, Jenna McClanahan, Shian Hernandez (John), Devin Wilson, Ethan Wilson, and Ayden Wilson; three great grandchildren, Alaina Hernandez. Michael Hernandez and Matthew Hernandez; brothers, James "JR" Wilson (Helen), Dennis Ray Wilson (Lynn), and Larry Wilson, all of Okeechobee, Florida; and sisters, Aguena Kay Gatlin (Roy), of Arkansas, and Sharon Stanfield (Donnie), of Ft. Pierce, Florida.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home.
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com.
All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
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400 N. Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
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