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Wayne Solomon Obituary
Wayne Solomon, 81, of Paducah, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at The Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center.
Born to Willie and Sarah Almeta Culp Solomon on Nov. 30, 1943, in Marshall County. Wayne graduated from North Marshall High School and then served in the Army as a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked for CCMA as a crane operator for many years until his retirement.
On Feb. 16, 1968, Wayne married Patricia Ann Rudolph. They had 57 years of marriage where they managed to build 12 houses together with Wayne's remarkable skill as a carpenter to guide them. In addition to his love of carpentry, Wayne enjoyed reading and volunteering with Carpenters for Christ. He was a faithful Christian and was a member of Twelve Oaks Baptist Church.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Solomon; his sister, Marjorie King of Sharpe; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Dorothy Watkins, Kathleen Hausman, Willie May Myers, Mildred Watkins; and brother, Charlie Ray Solomon.
Services will be held at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Milner and Orr of Paducah. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Marshall County.
Wayne courageously and unceasingly battled lymphoma for 14 years. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please do so to the American Cancer Society or the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center of Paducah.
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