Albert Wayne Dunn

1944 - 2022

Albert Wayne Dunn
August 2, 1944 - March 13, 2022
Raleigh, North Carolina - "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7
Albert "Wayne" Dunn, 77, loving husband, cherished father, papa, and uncle, passed away at home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Wayne was born in Rocky Mount, NC, on August 2, 1944, to the late Edward Kent Dunn and Annie Bell. Wayne attended Rocky Mt. High School, where he played basketball and baseball. After his high school career, Wayne committed to NC State University to play both sports at the collegiate level. After a year, he dropped basketball and pursued his baseball career for State from 1962-to 1965. Wayne served in the Air Force, and once his service was over, he pursued a very successful career in the food industry. Wayne served as assistant manager at North Ridge Country Club for a brief time to start his own company in the food industry. Wayne was a member of North Ridge Country Club since 1989 and enjoyed playing golf with all his buddies. Wayne was also a member of Bayleaf Baptist Church since 1980.
Wayne is survived by the love of his life for 50 years, his wife Sophie Patellis Dunn, his daughter Jennifer D. Maier (Greg), his son George Victor Dunn (Christin), and his grandson, Davis Victor Dunn. Also, his brother Edward Kent Dunn, jr.(Faye), his sister Joann Bynum. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Kent Dunn, his brother-in-law Merrill Bynum and his nephew Michael Wayne Bynum. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Yoffe for his outstanding care for Wayne and his caregivers, Mariam, Sheryl, and Pam.
There will be a visitation on Monday, March 28th, 4-6 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 11:00 a.m. at Bayleaf Baptist Church, 12200 Bayleaf Baptist Church Rd. In place of flowers should you wish to make a memorial contribution, please consider Transition Life Care, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607. If you would like to do something in honor of Wayne, please consider donating blood to your community blood center.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownwynneeastmillbrook.com for the Dunn family.