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Wayne Staples Obituary
Wayne William Staples, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Wayne and his wife, Patsy, celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary this past March. They met when Patsy was 14 and Wayne was 17 years old. He built their home for them and their two children where they shared many memories together.
Wayne had many hobbies. When he wasn't outside fixing things, he was in the garage learning new songs on his steel guitar. Throughout the 70s, 80s, and much of the 90s, he could be found on Friday and Saturday nights playing his steel guitar for The Country Express band as well as other local bands. He also loved watching the Dallas Cowboys. His favorite hobbies, though, were spending time with his family and going to dinner with his wife.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Staples; son, Shawn Staples; daughter, Nicole Fudrow and her fiancé, Blane Sharpe; brother, Earl Clifford Staples; beloved dog and little buddy, Benny; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Lucy Staples; sisters, Audrey Rodgers, Susie Garland, and Edith Garland; and son-in-law, Bryan Fudrow.
A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ronnie Baker, Ray Reynolds, Ray Reynolds Jr., Kenneth Rodgers, Leonard Rodgers, and Danny Garland.
Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.
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Covenant Funeral Service - Fredericksburg
10830 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
May
2
Interment
2:00 p.m.
Oak Hill Cemetery
1902 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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