Mr. Wayne Leroy Wilson

January 12, 1932 - January 7, 2021

Wayne Leroy Wilson, aged 88, and a resident of Daphne, Alabama, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, at Saad Hospice Retreat in Mobile, Alabama. Wayne was born on January 12, 1932 and grew up in Eight Mile, Alabama, the son of Newell Edgar and Emma Lou (Norwood) Wilson, and brother to Glenn David Wilson of Mobile. He faithfully served and was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after serving in the Korean War and; thereafter, had a long, robust career with the Alabama Power Company. He was a hard working and loving man, completely devoted to his five children, their spouses, 16 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Post-retirement, he enjoyed visiting his children’s families, watching his beloved Westerns and Alabama football on TV (Roll Tide!!!), and attending Myers Memorial Baptist Church in Eight Mile, Alabama. Similar to the “Norm of Cheers”, he became the “Wayne of Waffle House” and spent most of his time with his “second family” on Highway 98 in Daphne, drinking coffee and treasuring time he spent with them. Wayne is preceded in death by his aforementioned parents and brother, and by his daughter, Debra Joy (Ronald) Phillips, of Daphne, Alabama. He is survived by his eldest son, David Wayne (Denise) Wilson of Foley, Alabama, and his three daughters from Daphne, Alabama; Diana Lynn Wilson, Darleen Renee’ (Michael) Cook and Delisa Kay (Matthew) Cunningham. His grandchildren include: Nicholas (Emily) Wilson, Connor, Maggie, and Ruthie Wilson; Joshua and Jamison Phillips, Jessica (Paul) Rains, and Jacey (Ryan) Pugh; Kaleigh Johnson and Hayden Vinson; Magen (Wade) Odom, Jenna (Daniel) Jacobs, and Trenton Cook; and Brent, Brennan and Madison Cunningham. His great-grandchildren include: Hayden, Lilli and Calli; Tayler, Reese, Sophia and Julianna; Roman and Arianna. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private ceremony will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with military honors at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spanish Fort, AL.