Wayne Lavender Obituary
Wayne was a fixed-wing aircraft pilot as well as a wide array of helicopters, and was an instructor of both. He enjoyed doing puzzles and puzzle books and watching old movies, and walking the MetroParks with his wife for 37 years. He will be deeply missed by his wife and his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest son, Wayne, whom he called Butch. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Judith; children, Dale (Lora), Lori (Steve) Swanick and Jody (Tim) Simpson; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 760 E. Market St., with Pastor Joe Burkhardt officiating Calling hours will be at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service, from 9 – 10 a.m. with burial at Hillside Memorial Park.
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John DiSabato
January 7, 2022
to Mrs. Lavender and Family;
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mr Lavender. We will always remember his courteus, kind and gentle manner when he came into our office, and he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Dr John DiSabato
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