Wayne Beddow

Wayne Frederick Beddow passed away on Thursday January 15, 2026 at The Laurels of Charlottesville after a short illness. Wayne was born on February 28, 1938, in Charlottesville, Va. to Lucian and Nora Beddow.

Wayne lived his whole life in the Charlottesville area and grew up in Belmont, where he was one of the "Belmont Boys." He was a long-time employee and retired from A & P Grocery Store. During this time, he met and married his wife, Liz. They were married for almost 60 years before Liz passed away in 2024. Wayne and Liz were long time members of Hinton Avenue Methodist Church before joining Ivy Creek Methodist Church where Wayne was still a member.

Wayne has always had a love for music; he never stopped singing even as his health started deteriorating. In his younger years he was a member of a local band, Creeper and the Vidals, where he played the trombone. He also sang in the choir at both Hinton Avenue and Ivy Creek. Wayne was also very active in the Charlottesville Elks Club.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Liz Beddow, and his brother Lucian E. Beddow, Jr. Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Meadows; grandchildren Cameron Hall (Sloane), Candice Hall, Chad Hall, Stacey Williamson (Nicholas), Arvin Dorman Jr. and Elizabeth Dorman; 11 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. He is also survived by a special sister, Connie Jarman; and many loving nieces and nephews. Wayne also leaves behind his church family and many friends at The Laurels.

The family wants to thank everyone at The Laurels of Charlottesville for the love and care that they have given to Wayne over the last two years.

There will be a graveside service on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Holly Memorial Gardens, 3251 Seminole Trail, with Pastor Gil Lee officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to Ivy Creek United Methodist Church, 674 Woodlands Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901.

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