Burnice Wayne Davis
December 1, 1958 ~ August 8, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Burnice Wayne Davis, 46, of 19 Donna Drive, Asheville, died Monday, August 8, 2005.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Paul B. Davis and the late Geneva Solesbee Davis. He was the owner of Davis Wrecker, an avid drag racer and NASCAR fan who loved life and lived it to it’s fullest. He was one of the most loved people around.
In addition to his father, survivors include his companion of 15 years, Wilma Reynolds, her son, Andy Reynolds and his wife Dawn, of Candler; a brother, David Davis and his wife Revonda of Asheville; nephews, Michael Davis and his wife Jeannie of Weaverville and Brent Davis and his wife Kristy of Flat Creek.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Don Williams officiating. Entombment will follow at Lewis Memorial Park Mausoleum.
His family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 pm Wednesday and again on Thursday at the funeral home.
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Wayne was one of the nicest people that I have ever met. He always had a smile on and time stop to say hello. My deepest sympathy to all family and friends of this great person.
PAUL,
I CAN ONLY REPEAT WHAT HAS BEEN SAID ALREADY . WAYNE WAS ONE OF THE FINEST YOUNG MEN I HAD THE PLEASURE OF CALLING MY FRIEND. I HOPE THIS PRAYER GIVES YOUR FAMILY THE COMFORT IT GAVE ME AND LINDA WHEN WE LOST OUR GRANDAUGHTER..
PLEASE LORD..
TEACH US TO LAUGH AGAIN….
BUT GOD , DONT EVER LET US FORGET WE CRIED… AMEN
SINCERLY.
DICKIE WRIGHT& FAMILY
Wayne will be missed.He was good friend.
I`m sorry for your loss. Wayne will be greatly missed.
Gary
What a great person, Wayne was respected as one of the most honest people in the towing business. If only there could be a million Wayne Davis’s, the world would be a better place to live. He would do anthing for anybody. Wayne was a great friend and will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. See ya in heaven big guy!
Wayne is one of the nicest guys anyone could ever have the pleasure to know. He will be missed alot.
Wayne was a big man with an even bigger heart and a good friend for the past 25 years. He will be thought about daily. Our prayers are with Wilma’s family and the Davis family. Doug King and Family
Paul, David, and families, I am so saddened by your loss of Wayne. Paul, you have had such great sons. Wayne was certainly so friendly, well-liked, and will be remembered this way. I cannot attend the services, but my church members and I at Cross Key Congregation in Oakley have prayed for your loved ones. My sympathy, also, to Wilma and Andy. Always and ever Mr. Mac’s granddaughter, Much Love, Sally McCanless.
You have my deepest sympathy. Paul Sherlin
We cannot even begin to express how sorry we are. He has touched so many. He will always be remembered with a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye, and a laugh in his heart. He will never be forgotten. We love you and God Bless.
My thought’s and prayer’s are with the family.Wayne will surely be missed.I knew him for a long time and will never forget his laughter and smile.He was one of a kind for sure.
Wayne was a fine person and someone I called friend. May GOD comfort you in this time.
I grew up with David and Wayne. They were more like brothers then just a friend . Wayne will always have a place in my heart .
Wayne . You will be deeply missed .
Bill McClelland
Wilma and Andy. I am so sorry to hear about your lose. I would just like to let you know that we are thinking of you. Please feel free to call if you need anything.
Anna & Freddy Hall 648-6717
Wilma and Andy. I am so sorry to hear about your lose. I would just like to let you know that we are thinking of you. Please feel free to call if you need anything.
Anna & Freddy Hall 648-6717
For Wayne’s family. You’re in our thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss. Wayne was a a great and wonderful man. He will be missed by all.
Jamie Butler and family, Richard and Linda Fender, Doris McCuiston.
Wilma and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolonces to Wayne’s family and Davis Wrecker Service. He was a wonderful man and will surely be missed.
Asheville Wrecker Employees
PAUL AND FAMILY,,SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WAYNE…HE HAD THAT BIG WONDERFUL SMILE…ALWAYS…MAY GOD BLESS YOU,,I CAN SHARE,,I LOST MY BROTHER AT 39,,SAME WAY,,,GOD HAS ADDED ANOTHER BIG SMILE IN HEAVEN..WAYNE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON,,THE EMAILS SAY IT ALL..HE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY…CHERISH HIS MEMORIES,THEY ARE FOREVER..
JEAN (MATTHEWS FORD)
your family will be in our prayers.
Dear Paul, My sympathy has great understanding. Because I also know the sadness of our losing a son, my heart cries for you. Be in peace that he was a son of which you could be proud. With my love and sympathy for all, Elizabeth D. McCanless
Wilma & Andy,
I was so very sorry for the loss of Wayne. I know what he was a very important part of both of your lives. Please know that you are in my prayers daily. May the Lord be especially close to you all at this time.
God Bless
To Waynes Family, Mike and Keith,
Jack,Matt,Nick and I are so very sorry that we have lost Wayne. He was a great guy and we already feel the loss ourselves. He will be greatly missed by all of us and so many others in our racing community. He has made a lasting impression on each of us. We will miss the laughs and the ‘sugar’. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Weston Family,
Hendersonville NC
Wilma & Family,
I never had the honor of meeting Wayne in person, but over the phone he still managed to touch my life in a very special way. He was like a big brother to me, always looking out for me, giving be advice, cheering me up, helping me anyway he could from so far away, he did not know me in person, only over the phone through repos, but he cared very much, he even sent me flowers on my birthday to put a smile on my face. He just had that way about him. I will never forget him and how special he was. He always had time for everyone who needed him, and never asked for anything in return. He is in a better place now, watching over all of us. We love you Wilma, God be with you all.
Have no idea where to begin. Wilma,Andy, and the Davis Family. We loved Wayne, and have injoyed him visting us on Thanksgiving, so much. Thanksgiving will never be the same. We’ll always miss him. He was a part of our family,and will be remembered in that way. May the lord be with you all during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved him too.
To Aunt Wilma Jean,Andy,Dawn and the Davis Family,
We send our thoughts and prayers to all of you.Wayne brought laughter,smiles and love to us.We all looked forward to the times he and Wilma would visit us.The time always went so fast during those several days.Our memories are cherished even more than words can express.We will miss him.But are so thankful we had the opportunity to know such a wonderful person.
Wayne was a friend to everyone,and everyonewas his friend. A great loss for all that has known him. With great admiration.
Allied Wheel & Alignment
On behalf of the Asheville Police Department I want to thank you Wayne, for your service to both us and the community. And I also thank Waynes family. Your understanding and unselfishness when he came out to help us at all hours of the day. You will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Wayne’s family. He was a great and wonderful man…He will be missed by all.
Gary and Gayna (Woody) Edmonds and daughters Kindall and Katelyn
To the greatest man to ever walk on the face of this planet, I have known Wayne my whole life, in the 14 years i have known Wayne NO ONE has been more caring, loving, or understanding, than Wayne Davis, and too the famliy and friends my love support goes out each and one of you
your friend,
Aaron T. Johnson
To Paul, Wilma and families,
I know that I have not seen Wayne in a few years but when Todd and I were married Wayne always treated me so well. I will truly miss his smiling face and they way he would pick on us. There are so many good memories. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Wayne was one of a kind and I don’t know of many that could even try and take his place! This is just so hard to beleive. God speed to you all!
I’veknown Wayne all my life and recently got to be close with him and Wilma,well we shared the same neighborhood toghether. My son Rafe and I just saw him at the BP on Thurs. He was the same Wayne we allways kenw! God bless and I hope to see him again in Heavin!!!!!!
Our Dear Friend Paul,
To know Wayne was to love him. We will always think of him with that beautiful smile and that wonderful laugh. Wayne just had a way about him like no other. He touched the lives of everyone who knew him in a positive way.
Our Love & Prayers to the family.
Lee & Brenda
I worked for Wayne for several years, I also been knowing him for
years and years, Wayne was a very good man especially to me & my family, I talked to Wayne the last time when I was there when my father past away in March 2005.
Many Prayers for the family and
especially to his Father Paul and
Wilma his long life companion.
Wilma,
I am sorry that you have lost a great friend and companion. Debbie and I will be out of town Friday, but we will be thinking of you. Thank you for being such a wonderful and important part of Blue Ridge Bone and Joint.
Stewart Harley
WAYNE WILL BE MISSED WHAT A WONDERFUL FRIEND,MY LOVE TO ALL THE FAMILY,
Dear Paul and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of Wayne. There is not much I can say which has not already been said about Wayne; it was my honor to count him as a friend and to have had the privilege of knowing him for the last 22 years. Generous, kind, fun loving and much more, he was a mountain of a man with a heart to match. We will all miss him, but I for one will always hope to live by the example Wayne set in our friendship. God bless you Wayne and all your family.
I could call Wayne anytime, day or night and he would come and pick up my poor hunk of junk car and take it to David to fix the next day. He was a saving grace when you a teenager with a junky car! He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all he knew.
Paul,Wilma,David,and allyour wonderful family. We are heart broken at the worlds loss of Wayne. He is in heaven now but will remain in everyone he has ever mets heart. Wayne was truely one of God’s top ten creations. We love you all and please know we will always be here for you. Lucy I can only hope to be half the man you were.
We wil miss Wayne very much at Bristol Dragway. He always had a smile and was always joking. He made my working the staging lane a pleasure & I will surely miss him.
Curt Smith
We love you and will miss you very much may GOD be with you and your family
The employees at Fox Barber Shop East were saddened to hear of the passing of Wayne. He was a good customer as well as a good friend. He will be greatly missed.
Allen Hinegardner
Jimmy Young
The time we grew to know Wayne we loved his company, his humor and general good will to all the people he knew. He was a people-person who never met a stranger. He was one of those special people who knew how to express humanity the way it was intended. He left a legacy of great memories for a lot of folks.
Paul………….So, so sorry to hear about your loss of Wayne. Your family has always meant so much to us. When my brother(s) – and mom/dad’s son’s died – you came and spent time w/ us. Mom and dad know what the loss of a son feels like – and I know your heart is truly broken. As the days pass, and you start over w/o Wayne – try to focus on the good times and on the fact that he was a great guy…..loved by all…..
We are thinking of you, personally Paul – God Bless you as you endure this – it is truly hard for a parent to bury a child – come sit for a spell on the porch and enjoy our fellowship – don’t spend sad times alone – visit w/ us and know that we care…….
Vickie Jones Gaddy
Leland and Nora Jones
440 Governors View Road
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-0297
To All of Wayne’s Family, My brother ‘Bobby’ or ‘Tiny’ use to race at Greer and Bristol and Newport, Wayne was normally there and was the nicest,friendly person you will ever come across. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be GREATLY missed.
Paul, David, Wilma and Family,
Wayne was not only my cousin but my friend. I have a lot of good memories with him, from the bulldog ‘Mitchell’ he gave me to the times he let me drive the wreckers. I’ll never forget him because of his fun, kind and sharing attitude. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. We were blessed by God for allowing us to share our lives with Wayne. ‘Wayne, take care of all our other family members up in Heaven until we get there.’
Wayne was a wonderful man. He was always smiling and loved everybody. He was also one of the most professional businessmen that I know. He always wanted to help you out and would give you the shirt off his back or his last dollar if you needed it. You always made me like I was welcome here, like I was a home girl. I’m really going to miss you big guy.
My heart felt sympathy goes out to you on this day of sorrow. I know its been said before but, Wayne was a picture of humanity. He was loved through out the town of Asheville and, I’m sure elsewhere as well. He will be missed.
Wayne my uncle, my best friend, He was like a dad to me, he was always there to help anyone. He had a tight bond with so many people. He was loved by many. I don’t recall any bad times with wayne, he was always there to put a smile on your face. I remember going racin, with him and my dad they were best friends. Paul, Wilma, David, Mickey, Brent, this family is here for you.
i will miss you, you were a great friend. jim lanning’s paint & body in alexander,nc
to the family, it has been a pleasure to have been in wayne’s life ,God bless you all & you are in our prayers the Lord will give you the grace to make it thru this .God Bless you all!!!
Big Wayne will be deeply missed, his smile, his humor and his love of life. We have all lost a very dear friend.
Wayne was a great guy. We share your grief and are thinking of you Wilma and the rest of the family.
WE WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,WAYNE WAS A REALLY NICE GUY ALWAYS HAPPY AND SMILING AND WOULD HELP YOU OUT IN YOUR TIME OF NEED,HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND SMILING FOREVER.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THE MASTERS OF ASHEVILLE T,CHRIS AND DONNA
Wayne was a great man. Those are the best words that can be said of a man. Wayne I will miss you.
Well Wayne, the last time I talked to just happened to be the day you went home. How ironic is that? Out of everyone that I have known through my dad, all of his friends that I have been around all of my life, you had to be the best!! Of course, John Jordan and his cat ranked pretty high as well. I will now go through everything of Daddy’s until I find the picture of you with that darned limo up on Shining Rock and them hunting out of the skylight. Wayne, you will be sorely missed by all who knew you!! Wilma, if you get a chance to read this, now that I have always thought the absolute world of you. My prayers will be with you through this difficult time. Wayne, I’ll see you there
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Davis Family.
Mallie, Bryan & Kim Hensley
Wayne, Best friend, brother, you was always there for me.We shared racing,fishing,hunting,good times and bad but very few bad. You were always there to help me though the the bad. I will miss you EVERY DAY.I love you bud!
Wayne will always be in our hearts and prayers he was one of a kind.I remember back in the late 70’s early 80’s when i worked for Paul, David and Wayne when i needed a job to feed my family they were their, but it was not like a job it was like going to a second family of brothers.I.ve been alot of places with Wayne,Turk and Mikey and he never meet a stranger.He was truly loved by my family. We now have an empty space in our hearts that can never be filled.the best way for me to cope with this is to beleive he is up in heaven getting everything ready for the rest of his freinds and family. I loved Wayne as a brother and all of you as family. I will be praying for this time to be as easy as possible on all.
Dear Paul, David and family, I regret that I can not be with you during your time of celebrating Wayne’s life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have always thought of Wayne as a little brother. I will miss him, and I will smile when I think of him. Love, Deborah Crowder
Thinking of you at your time of loss.
TO THE FAMILY WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU. THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU GRACE THRU THIS HARD TIME. HE SAID HE WILL NEVER LEAVE NOR FORSAKE YOU, HOLD ON TO THAT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! JIM & JUDY LANNING
Paul, David, Michael,Brent, Wilma and Andy, Wayne meant more to me than words can say, I met Wayne and the whole family 22 years ago when we bought the shop across from Davis Auto and a great friendship was born. I watched your family grow and grew with them, Paul you are like a second father and I love you, Wayne will be greatly missed, I was lucky to have seen him almost everyday for the past 22 years. I will always remember the great late night street racing and all the friends we shared, Wilma, I have known you from the time you and Wayne met, And he could not have found a better person to love. I love you. God Bless and our prayers are with you. Sincerely Joe, Lisa and William Rathburn
Today is my ‘final ride’ with my best friend and brother. God Speed Wayne. I will never forget you and I ask that you watch over all of us while you and God prepare a place for all of us. You will never be forgotten. Wayne when you see my mom give her a great big hug and tell her I love her. Goodbye for now!
There will never be a way to replace Wayne he will always be there helping and caring, He will always be in our hearts and thoughts. When you look at the sunset or a sunrise he will be there watching over all of us, God be with his family in there hour of need.
I last saw Wayne at our high school reunion 2 years ago. Even though we had not seen each other in 25 years he made me feel like we were best friends. He really had a friendly personality and made you feel at home. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Wilma and Andy,
I was so shocked to hear of the news of Wayne’s death. We were on vacation in Branson and so sorry I did not make it home in time for the services. I remeber the many times he has picked up vehicles for me for Brian & Brad and the time when he took us to the Franklin basketball game in a limosene of all things. We had a lot of fun. Just remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers and may God comfort you at this time of sorrow in your life. Just remember someday you will see him again. May God comfort and strengthen you as the days go by and I pray that each day gets easier. Remember the precious moments you had together and keep them in your heart.
In Christ’s Love,
Claudette White McNaughton
Wilma and family,
Wayne was truly a wonderful person!
My life was more complete by knowing him.
He will truly be missed by all.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam
Always a smile from Wayne. He will be missed.
TO THE FAMILY OF WAYNE DAVIS
I WAS SHOCKED TO HERE OF WAYNE;S DEATH.I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
WAYNE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON WHOM I HAVE TALKED TO AND SEEN OVER THE
YEARS WORKING AT APD AND NOW AT THE BUNC CO SHERIFF OFFICE.I HAD JUST TALKED TO HIM THE OTHER WEEK.
HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AND MY
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.IF YOUR FAMILY NEEDS
ANYTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
ROBYN NORRIS
I am so sorry for your loss. In the short time that I knew Wayne he was always kind to us here at records at Asheville Police Department. He will be missed.
We will miss Wayne deeply. Our thoughts are with you.
So sad to hear about Wayne, my thoughts and Prayers are with you. What a loss. He will be missed by many.
We are so sorry for your loss, it is such a shock. Wayne was a very good man. He had such a sense of humor. We will miss him very much. If theres anything we can do let us know.
To my friend Wayne, You stood up with us on the happiest day of my life and you were there during the darkest time of my life, you have been my friend and confidant for many years never judging or critisizing,just listening and telling me ‘you worry too much!!’and,’When people grow up they will regret their choices’ Thank you for always being there, I just don’t know who I’ll fuss to on Sunday when Jr. makes a mistake. I will miss your smile and gentle teasing. When you see big E tell him he better build a fire under Jr. Thanks for being my friend.
Wilma and Family,
I don’t know if you remember us, but we remember Wayne. He was one of the nicest people we have ever met. We owned a bagel shop in Asheville and Wayne came to see us everyday to get his bagel fix. We got to hear all his funny stories and grew to love him as much as all of you did. We have thought of Wayne many times, especially the time he brought wild boar sausage to our store. We cooked it up, and ate it on bagels and laughed, and laughed.
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know that Wayne is watching over you and smiling.
Michael and Tammy Kaplan
Wilma,
My heart goes out to you for this loss of such a wonderful person. We will all miss him. Stay strong and remember we will all see him again in a much nicer place.
wayne will be truley missed.sorry for your lost.
I was very shocked & hurt to hear about WAYNE.I had a question about a engine
last year and called him and he told me
how to fix the problem. I will miss him
very much.We knew each other for some
30+ years.He will be missed very much.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU
I have known Wayne for many years. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Eventhough I haven’t seen him in years I can still see his smiling face. He was really a great person and I know that he will truly be missed by everyone who knew him.
Dear Paul and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. I’ve been sick the past week, and just found out today that he passed away. Please accept my deep sympathy. Iris Durell,APD
May God Bless all of the people that knew Wayne and loved him. Wayne will always be in our hearts and remembered by his smiling face and love he shared. The Davis family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne was a great neighbor and lifelong friend. God Bless you all.
I came by to see you once last time
Wayne, but there were no places left to park. That proves just how much you were loved. I was in 10th
grade at Ash. High in 1976. We rode the bus together. I have seen
you at the shop as I’d pass by, you
always remebered me. Even my husband knew you. I think all of Asheville knew you, and they knew a great guy! Until we met again, keep
watch over us buddy, Love Tanya and
Jerry Gosnell
Paul,David and Wilma
Wayne was a wonderful friend to me for many years.He is truly going to be missed by myself and everyone that ever knew him.Asheville will never be the same without Wayne.I know he is in Heaven today watching over us all.My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.I Love you all.
Kim
My sympathies to Wayne’s family and other friends.
The last time that I saw him we had not run into each other in over 10 years and were able to pick up as if the 10 years was 1 day. He was the type of person that once you met him you were friends for life.
God blessed those that met him.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. Wayne will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I went to school with Wayne, I think the last time I seen him was at our 25th class reunion. We all had such a great time that night cutting up, laughing and talking. That was Wayne, always smiling. That’s how I will always remember him. He will be greatly missed by all. Wayne is smiling with the angels now.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the
Davis family. I have many fond
school memories of Wayne. He was
one of the happiest people I know.
God may his soul rest in peace.
Sincerely, Angela Fisher
To The Family of Wayne Davis.
May you find peace in knowing the Lord has plans for all of us.. Wayne was a most pleasant happy person to all who knew him. You all needed Wayne to brighten your day, but now Jesus is holding him within HIS arms and he is now awaiting the arrival of his family & friends. May God Bless you in the days to come. And remember to look up & give God the honor & praise for all things for HE knows best. Time will heal your heavy hearts. When you find yourself sad –just look up & smile-Jesus is & so is Wayne.
we love you so much and you are missed every day!!
We will miss that smiling face that always seems to turn up when you least expect it. Always a good word for those around him. Always a story to tell of his last pickup. You
walked away from Wayne, thinking what a truly nice guy he was. We will miss you.
I would like to send my condolences to the family….it had been years since I had seen Wayne he will be missed. My heart goes out to you at this time.
Dear Family…
Chuck and I are so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. It is so hard to believe, he was truly a welcomed addition to this mean and cruel world. His laugh and humorous ways that inspired so many will be sorely missed. I want you all to know that you are sincerely in our thoughts and prayers. Give us a call if we can do anything at all, we’re in the book! Fondly, Shannah
Dear Paul and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Waynes passing, I’m still in shock! Wayne is more of a brother to me than most of my own family and I will truly miss him, Know that your family is in my prayers.God bless you.
Wayne, you will be missed and God Bless your family.
To all of waynes family:
I’m friends of Micheal And Jennie
and i only meet Wayne once but it was doing what he loved to do, I meet Wayne at Shady Side Dragway And my most fondest memorie is that he never could remember my name i was just ‘Sally’ (mustang sally)
he was a great person my heart goes out to you .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. So sorry this happened.He was the best man at my son wedding, Johnny Byars,
Please accept my condolences in your time of loss. We were in High School together so long ago.
Look to God to come through this trying time.
Wilma and Family,
We love you. Our prayers and hearts are with you.
Charlie and Jody Harwood
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have known Wayne all my life. We went to elementary school together and have remained friends all these years. His loving nature and his wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God Bless you All!
Wilma,
My heart is breaking for you and Andy today. What a pleasure to have known such a joyful soul who was loved by so many! I know that nothing I can say will make things any easier but may God give you strength and comfort during this time of grief. Know that you are in everyone’s thoughts and prayers.
To the Davis Family:
What a great loss for you and those of us that knew Wayne, I have know Wayne since the early 70’s, Wayne was a friend to all he encountered, our loss is Heaven’s Gain. Our prayers are with you!
Jimmy,Brian,Barbara,T.mox,Kevin,Matt,Ronnie,Are Prayers are with you all.
Love you and miss you!
Paul,
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. Remember all the good times you had with Wayne. God will take care of him now.
Paul and Family,
Bill and I wish to offer our sincere condolences on the death of your beloved son, brother, uncle and companion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord give you peace and comfort in this dark time.
Bill and Nancy Rathburn
Paul and Davy, I am so sorry to hear of Waynes passing.
You know you all were one of the first families that I got to know when I first started out in the towing business in 1975. Wayne and I became good friends at the very
start. We have been good friends ever since. He helped me out of a lot of bad situations over the last 30 years.
He will be greatly missed by me
and all of the other brothers in the towing industry.
God must have needed a big guy in heaven to help out and tell some jokes.
Paul and Davie I Love you all.
God bless you!
To The Family of Wayne Davis,
My heart is full of sadness. Wayne and I were classmates. I always had a special fundness for him and will always hold him close in memories. He was a special person who was liked by everyone. He will never be forgotten.
Joy
Wilma,Andy and Davis Family We have known and loved Wayne for 20 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed, he was such a beautiful person. He always made sure he left you with a joke and a smile on your face. Our loss Heaven’s gain. God Bless You. Love Debbie and Gerald McMahan
MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOSS. WAYNE WAS A GREAT GUY AND A FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS. WE ALL WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH, BUT WE WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONE DAY IN HEAVEN. HAVE FAITH AND BELIEVE.
Paul,
We are so sorry to hear about Wayne’s death, if their is anything we can do for you guys, let us know. See you soon.
Love Ya
Keith,Teresa,Candi &
Zachary Allen
I’m terribly sorry to hear about Wayne. He was a great guy and classmate, and was always very kind to others. I will really miss seeing him around town.
Paul, Wilma, and family:
May God bless you during this sudden loss. I have had the priviledge of knowing Wayne for over 20 years. He was a very special person whose presence would brighten a room. To Paul: You raised a wonderful son who admired and loved his dad. To Wilma: He loved you dearly and always talked about the good times you’ll had. I pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time. Wayne will definitely be missed.
Tammy Mundy Gudger
Deal Motor Cars
Paul, Wilma, and family:
May God bless you during this sudden loss. I have had the privilege of knowing Wayne for over 20 years. He was a very special person whose presence would brighten a room. To Paul: You raised a wonderful son who admired and loved his dad. To Wilma: He loved you dearly and always talked about the good times you’ll had. I pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time. Wayne will definitely be missed.
Tammy Mundy Gudger
Deal Motor Cars
Paul, Wilma & family:
May God comfort you during this sudden loss. I have had the privilege of knowing Wayne for over 20 years. His presence would brighten a room. To Paul: You raised a wonderful son who admired and loved his dad. To Wilma: Wayne
loved you dearly. He always talked about the good times you’ll had. I pray that God will give you
strength during this difficult time. Wayne will definitely be missed.
Tammy Mundy Gudger
Deal Motor Cars
Mr. Davis, David&Revonda,Wilma & family,Brent& Kristy, Mike and Jennie.
My heart goes out to you all . For Wayne wasn’t a friend he was part of my extented family. He was like a big brother and an uncle to me.
I know for years daddy and him were friends .My prayers are with you all.
May God bless you and keep you. May he guide you and give you the grace .
Love always ,
sherry mcclelland
To Wayne’s Family: I went to school many years with Wayne and he was a joy to see everyday. He was so kind, sweet and fun. I loved his humor and personality because it was genuine. Thank you Wayne for being so nice. My husband did business with his family and he and I both wish the family God’s best blessing.
Love, Tami (Davis) and Wayne Michael
Wilma, Andy & Family,
Wayne was one of a kind. Always smiling and enjoying life to the fullest. He could always make you laugh even on the worst days. I will miss my buddy Wayne. I pray that the Lord will give you peace during this difficult time.
Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
I don’t know where to start. Wayne was like a brother to me in high school. I remember going to his house on Saturday nights to watch wrestling with him, his dad, and my ex-husband. There are too many good memories to mention. God brought an angel home to him. God bless the family in their hour of sorrow.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE DAVIS FAMILY, I knew Paul and his son Wayne from working in the car business. He was always willing to help somebody, he will be missed. God Bless..
Wilma,
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. He was truly your special person. You and Andy are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy & Michael
Dear All,
Wayne will be truly missed. His warm heart, bright smile, great laugh, and magnetic personality. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
God Bless!
There is no way to put into words the amount of love, friendship and giving that has been done by this man….Waynbo…you are leaving a tremendous hole in all of our hearts…’til we meet again my friend…Norm and Pat Schroeder…
Family
Wayne was one of a kind he was always there to give a kind word when needed. We shared many days and night at the answering service ,and at christmas Wayne was always there to bring in goodies and keep our staff fat and happy. Wayne will always be in many peoples heart, he will never be forgot. He loved his family and friends,and they loved him. May God bring peace to the family and friends. God Bless
WAYNE WAS A FINE MAN, ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. WE’LL MISS YOU.
Wayne was a great guy, If you were having a bad day he would make us laugh.He was a great friend, He will be missed greatly. Our deepest condolences to his family, and all his employees.Were there for you if you need us.
Love, Allen’s
To The Family of Wayne Davis
Cathy and I wish to offer our sincere condolences on the death of your son, brother, uncle and companion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord give you peace in knowing how much Wayne touched our lives as well as the lives of others. I will always remember the thirty years of working with Wayne and there will be a void that will be very difficult to fill.
Don & Cathy Babb
Arden, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with each family member during your time of hurt and sorrow. Wayne will be greatly missed.
our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, Wayne will be greatly missed, he touched the lives of every person that he knew, he was a great man and will always be in our hearts.
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Wayne will truely be missed by all. May God be with you and your family at this time.
We will always love and miss you brother, you are and have proved to be the best friend a man can have, I will always keep the morning we were on town mountain road down in the woods with the over turned town car , I still have the cuts and at my age will always have them. Thanks , brother , we all will miss you.
GOD BLESS.
Lonnie Blair
Blair Towing & Rec
Wima,Andy,Pappy and Michael,
My heart was so deeply saddened the night I sat at the hospital as we received the news of Wayne’s untimely death. How wonderfully blessed you were to have lived each day with Wayne! His bubbly, vivacious spirit, his obvious love and compassioin for family and friends were always a welcomed assurance each time we met. Wayne hugged me upon my arrival and hugged me again when I would leave. He was always so positive about life and a great encourager!! We shared many wonderful times. Often we reminded each other to keep one another in our prayers (and I know he did, too). Wayne always spoke about his family with such love and appreciation. He was never shy about his love for his family. Oh, so many lives were touched by this one. Wilma, no doubt you and Wayne enjoyed a very special love and bond. He always spoke so lovingly of you. He was so proud of your accomplishments and enjoyed the opportunity to share his life w/you. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this most difficult time.
Thank you Dear Father for your peace and comfort now upon this precious family. May Wayne’s spirit live on in the lives of those he touched.
WILMA,PAUL AND DAVID,
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF WAYNE.HE WAS LOVED BY EVERYONE..I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE WONDERFUL THINGS HE DID FOR EVEYONE HE WAS AROUND..HE WAS THE BEST FRIEND ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE…MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU…
LOVE PENNY
WILMA AND FAMILY;
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. PLEASE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING LET ME KNOW.
Paul , I can,t tell you anything more than you already know as to how much Wayne will be missed by not only myself but by probably 90 percent of Asheville . He was a great friend and person in all aspects of his life . Everybody that he touched with his constant happiness will remember that for all time . He nicknamed me Squawhoo about 30 years ago and right up to Monday afternoon when I spoke with him last he still called me by that . It was a great honor to call him my friend for life . Tim ‘ Squawhoo ‘ Candler
Paul , I can,t tell you anything more than you already know as to how much Wayne will be missed by not only myself but by probably 90 percent of Asheville . He was a great friend and person in all aspects of his life . Everybody that he touched with his constant happiness will remember that for all time . He nicknamed me Squawhoo about 30 years ago and right up to Monday afternoon when I spoke with him last he still called me by that . It was a great honor to call him my friend for life . Tim ‘ Squawhoo ‘ Candler
Dear Paul,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wayne was a wonderful person that never met a stranger. He and I have been friends since 1973 and even though we did not see one another often I always knew he was there for me if ever I needed him. When my Father ‘Seapappy’ passed away Wayne was one of the first to call me and offer his help and to tell me how special my Father was to him. Wayne will never be forgotten and when we get to Heaven he will be there to welcome us. I feel blessed to have known him and I will always miss his wonderful smile and one of a kind sense of humor. Heaven is lucky to have him.
Your friend,
Sherry
Wilma,
I’m so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
All of us here at Fed Ex are so sad about Wayne, He was such a great person. our hearts and prayers are with you and all of your family during this time of sorrow. God Bless you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am still in shock about Wayne. Wayne was a good friend and had been one since we were in High School together back in the late 70’s. The last time I saw Wayne was in the Sam’s parking lot about a year ago and we talked about 20 minutes. Wayne was a good friend and I will miss him.
Wayne had a heart as big as he was. He will be greatly missed, especially by all his friends at FedEx.
Wilma, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time…the staff @ Open MRI.
Paul & David: What a wounderful soul Wayne Davis possessed. I know, with no doubt, that Wayne’s primary purpose in life was to teach people how to love and be loved. He was a true inspiration to any and all whom he came in contact and in remembrance of this great man everyone should try to achieve the same greatness. Praise God for the life of Wayne Davis. .
Bill Hunter
Paul, Wilma, David and all of Wayne’s extended family, I want to express my deepest sympathies to you at this time. For me, Wayne was a lifesaver when my son Frankie was just 2 years old (12 yrs ago). My son wandered away and Wayne found him. He did not know my son but asked him if he could show him where he lived. I will never forget how scared I was and then Wayne came walking up with my son. Although I knew lots of Wayne’s family I did not know Wayne. But from that day on he was an angel in my eyes. He continued to help with my son. When he cleaned the lot across the street he gave my son only, permission to ride his go-cart there and out of his own pocket he put a basketball goal that you fill with sand up for my son. Today will be a hard day when I must tell my son about this. I am proud that my son knew and was cared about by someone so nice. It doesn’t surprise me however, knowing some of Wayne’s aunts and cousins! They are wonderful people. I pray that God will bless and see you through this horrible time. Respectfully, Anita Middleton
I WILL MISS WAYNE GREATLY,HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND YOU COULD ALWAYS COUNT ON .ALL OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW AND GRIEF.IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL ME. BIG JIM AND FAMILY
Paul and Family,
We are so sorry about Waynes passing, and if we can do anything just let us know. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Reynolds and Davis Families,
Our family is so heart broken by this profound loss we share. Wayne has been such a big part of our lives since we were children and he played match maker for us nearly 30 years ago. We called each other often just to say hello. He will be sadly missed by all. We will remember the wonderful times we had together and we know that there is rejoicing in heaven that a good man has come home. We’ve laughed about silly things that Wayne did like the time he put live cat fish in my newly constructed pool and how he helped to make our children behave by telling them that he would put hot oatmeal in their shoes if they didn’t mind. We have so many wonderful and funny stories to remember. He was a best friend to us both. We will forever love and miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Clark family: Steve & Susan, Adam & Nicole, Jeff, Monica & Austin.
Wayne will be greatly missed. He was always there with a smile and shared many stories of hunting and of vehicles. He was truly on of the good guys.
Paul,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wayne had a way of putting a smile on your face no matter what the circumstance. The world would be a better place if there were more people like Wayne Davis.
Dear Paul, family and friends,
I was so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I was so fortunate to see him only a month ago after probably 20 years. He was as fun and full of life as always. I used to be Eva Williams and played in the neighborhood with Wayne. I loved him dearly, he was a great friend and a wonderful person. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Love, Eva
paul,david,&wilma,
wayne was always there to help us in the repo business & any other time we ever needed him.he will always mean so much to eddie,jim,myself,& our families.my grandparents,paul& edna scoggins were good friends of paul& geneva’s,as geneva& my grandmother worked together for years at st. joseph’s hospital,they would bring wayne& david out to bent creek when we were kids to ride ponies with me.our hearts go out to each of you during this time.if there is anything we can do please let us know.’it’s like earnhardt’,god needed another driver,one with the wrecker.
with love,
jim& lissa mcglamery
eddie mcglamery
Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this trying time. Wayne was a cousin that truly loved life, and will be greatly missed.
May God rest his soul and comfort his family. We love you,
Mark, Beverly, & Jordan Calloway
Dear Paul,Wilma and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing, my heart goes out to you all. The last time I saw Wayne was at Super Chevy in Bristol.As we were wondering around the swap meet here come smiling Wayne riding up on his scooter,Wayne looked like a kid in a candy store with all the cars,parts and the smell of Nos in the air.Even with all of that going on he still spoke of Wilma and how long they’ve been together.And I remeber over the years Paul and Wayne coming out to Dad’s shop to wheel-n-deal on rollbacks or just to vist.You could always tell how close they were.You could tell that Wayne loved his family ,life and friends.Wayne will truley be missed,but will be spoke of often.Paul you and Waynes Family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul, David, Wilma, and family: I think you all know how much Wayne meant to me, Bill and our boys Matt and BB. We can’t even begin to tell you how sorry we are. On another note, we want to make sure you know how much we loved him and how wonderful it was for us to have him as a part of our lives for so long. We Love You!
Paul,David and Wilma we want to express our sadness at this great loss of Wayne and we hope that each of you know how very much we love you and our prayers are with all of you our memories of Wayne are all of happy times our only regret is that we didnt share more time as a family and this world has lost a true angel and we know God must have needed him and what a beautiful addition to heaven is wayne again please call us anytime and remember we love you all Marie,Cindy,Jeff,Ricky,Michael and Sharon.
As a former telecommunicator of the Asheville Police Department, I worked with Wayne on a daily basis. It didn’t matter if I called him at 1PM or at 4AM, he always answered the phone with a smile and a laugh. The world has lost a wonderful person and we all grieve at his passing. His family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Paul, David and Wilma,
There are no words to express my sincere sympathy to you. Wayne was one of the sweetest guys I’ve ever known. Like everyone is saying, he always had a smile on his face and would make you laugh no matter what kind of day you were having. He was always willing to help someone in need and helped my daughter get a good, reliable car. There will never be another Wayne and I know he will never be forgotten. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne,
Truly deep down you were my all time favorite person. By all that you knew you will be missed. It was a total shock when the news arrived, here. It has been only a couple weeks + and you are missed more than you can amagine. If you could have seen your sevice, it was wonderful and beautiful. I havent been to many funerals in my life time but that will probaly be a memorie that will last a life time. To explain what everyone feels who has lost you, is totally impossible and will always be. To me it isnt fair that you have left us so early but that is not my place to say. Thanksgiving will never ever be the same with out you. We all will miss so much you can not even begin to know. My sister and I will mostly miss Herbbie and Derbbie. She is too young to understand but I am not. The amount of times you will pass through one persons mind daily is impssible to count. Even though we may miss you alot, Wilma and your Father and your brother will miss you the most. There is nothing i would change about that day exept you were not there to cheer me up even though as i cried it felt like you were sitting right beside me saying it will be okay.
you will always be missed from thoughs you knew you.
Wilma,
you are always in my prayers when I do pray. It is hard to exept that our memories of Wayne will never continue. But we will make do with the memories we have now of him in the past and some people say thoughs are the best memories of all. Truly and deeply he will be missed by some people who only met him once, but he did more in a month than most people do in a year. See you soon Wilma we all love you and we still love Wayne. We were all privlaged to know such a great man whos heart was as big as the world.
Love,
Missy
PAUL, DAVID,& AUNT WILMA.YOU REALY DONT REALIZE HOW MUCH YOU LOVE SOMEONE UNTIL THERE GONE.THERE HASN’T BEEN A DAY GO BY SINCE I GOT THE NEWS I HAVEN’T CRIED.I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO TO JUST GIVE HIM A BIG HUG AS ALWAYS. BUT I WOULDN’T BRING HIM BACK FROM WHERE HE IS NOW. I’LL GIVE HIM A HUG LATER. I’VE NOT ONLY LOST A GREAT GREAT FRIEND,& UNCLE I LOST A HUNTING BUDDY. OUR WHOLE FAMLY MISSES HIM GREATLY
Have not seen you in years, will miss you. “Weeble”