Wayne N. Holliday

Wayne N. Holliday obituary, Columbus, OH

Wayne N. Holliday

Wayne Holliday Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell on Feb. 4, 2022.
Wayne Nickerson Holliday, 76, of Powell died on January 28, 2022. Son of the late Robert and Virginia Holliday, and beloved husband of wife, Suzanne; father of Gregory (Tameka), Jeffrey, and the late Rebecca; grandfather of Athena, Dylan, and Cammi; brother of the late Lewis (Carolyn) and Andrew, and uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Following his service in the Army Corps of Engineers, Wayne had a long career as a metallurgist at both Republic Steel and LTV Steel in Cleveland, and later served as the Executive Director of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing in Columbus. Wayne enjoyed running, gardening, fly fishing, singing, baseball, and most of all spending time with family and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 5 at 11:00 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Dublin, and will also be livestreamed online. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, or St. Patrick's Episcopal Church.

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John Pawcio

December 2, 2022

Wayne was a good guy and someone I enjoyed working with at Republic Steel- Steel & Tubes Division. Great handball player too! Rest in peace my friend.

Greg Van Schaik

February 5, 2022

I was first introduced to Wayne at the Powell YMCA. Always enjoyed talking with him about his workouts, his work, and family. He was always kind and friendly. Peace and comfort to his family.

Carrie Hover

February 4, 2022

Wayne had a kind soul & easy going nature that drew you to him! I recall fondly the times at the Y working out together mixed between deep conversations. I will be praying for his family as I can imagine the hole left will be big & yet the hope of meeting in the hereafter has to be a great comfort! My heart is glad that he is in Heaven & rejoicing & deeply saddened by the thought of this world without his joy & light.

Ed Meixnet

February 3, 2022

Wayne had many, many friends at the YMCA. He was always smiling and encouraging, genuinely interested in how you were doing. Always enjoyed talking to him, especially about fly fishing and his cabin vacations in the Rockies. That being said, he was quite a competitor as well, and I could never beat him, especially when it came to running, even though I was 10 years his junior! He will be missed by his Y family.

Amber Nelson

February 2, 2022

What a blessing it was to know Wayne. He was so kind, genuine, caring and encouraging. He made a lasting impression on my life and no doubt many others. Love and my deepest sympathies to all of his family.

Brian

February 1, 2022

My family expresses their deepest condolences. Wayne was so personable and a true gentleman. The world desperately needs more people like Wayne. He will be missed but know he´s smiling down from heaven.

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