Wayne Lee Bazzle Sr.

Wayne Lee Bazzle Sr. obituary, Rockingham, VA

Wayne Lee Bazzle Sr.

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Wayne Bazzle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grandle Funeral Home, Inc. - Broadway on Jan. 28, 2026.
Wayne Lee Bazzle, Sr., 79, of Rockingham, VA passed away January 25, 2026 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

Wayne was born May 13, 1946 in Harrisonburg to the late Walter Lee and Mabel Martz Bazzle.

He retired as a forklift driver for Merck in Elkton. He was a member of Mtn. Valley United Methodist Church .

On December 21, 1968 he married the former Linda Packer, who preceded him in death June 12, 2022.

Wayne is survived by his daughter, Michelle Bazzle of Rockingham.

His son, Wayne Lee Bazzle, Jr. preceded him in death.

Pastor Kevin Gerber will conduct a graveside service Friday 2:00 PM at the Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Harrisonburg.

Friends may visit Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway on Thursday from 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM to view and sign a guestbook.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley United Methodist Church, 11583 Mountain Valley Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

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Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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