Marshall "Wayne" Andrews, 60, formerly of Eden, most recently of Navarre, FL, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, February 17, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Andrews was born October 2, 1952 in Leaksville, NC. He was a 1970 graduate of Morehead High School where he played football and a graduate of NC State University, earning a Bachelors Degree in Business. Wayne loved to play softball until he became disabled.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Jean Troxler Andrews of Eden; his uncle and aunt, Larry and Janelle Cheek of Eden; and numerous cousins.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Betsy Eid Andrews; and his father, Bill Dillon Andrews.
The family will receive friends from 1:30pm to 2:45pm on Sunday at Fair Funeral Home, prior to traveling to the cemetery for the graveside service and other times at the home of his mother, 1226 Forest Road in Eden.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Wayne was my student in Academically Talented English classes at Morehead High for four years. He was a gentle, kind, caring student who always respected me and worked to his full potential. I did not know him as an adult, but my heart is broken to hear this sad news. Seeing his name in print peels away four decades and takes me back to the best years of my life. What a professional joy and academic challenge I was given to teach students like Wayne and his classmates. He and I became Facebook friends about a year ago. He told me a few details of his health problems and challenges. Throughout the past year we chatted often about the memorable days of our wonderful school connection. My sympathy to his family.
Fern Ragan
I met Wayne when I transferred to Burton Grove Elementary School in the 6th grade. We rode the school bus together and he was a friend to me from day one. We were students together in Fern Ragan's classes and he was always a truly kind person. I send my thoughts and prayers to his family.
Vivian Patterson Phillips
i am so shocked by this sad news. my heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to Wayne's family and friends.
Jane Sherrill Fisher
I'll never forget Wayne Andrews. He lived in Price Park and if it was not for Wayne I would have never played football at Morehead. Me, being a 10th grader and Wayne at 12th grader, he picked me up everyday during summer practices so I could get there. Plus, Wayne was the first to get a record player in his car in 1970. Never forget, a great person.....
Joey Conner
My heart is broken. Although I have not seen him since 1974, my husband and I remembered and spoke of him often. He was a gentle soul and a kind person, not to mention a good and upbeat friend. He was at State with my husband when I was at Meredith and was a groomsman in our wedding. His loss is truly being mourned in our home. My sympathies to his family.
Sarah Frank
The passing of your loved one Wayne is one of the most devastating experiences your family can face, and at times, the loss may seem unbearable. Finding ways to express my deepest sympathies to your family is most difficult. However, your faith in the Bible based resurrection hope for Wayne Jesus spoke about at John 11:25. These words of Jesus are comforting to your family knowing that Wayne have a hope in a resurrection. Moreover, the help that God supplies does make a difference, because God can help you to cope with the death of someone you love. The Bible makes this comforting promise: ‚Äö?Ñ??Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves (Psalms 34:18). True, divine help does not eliminate the pain, but it can make it easier to bear. That does not mean that you will no longer cry or will forget your loved one. So, draw close to God during this time of sorrow and sadness.
Charles Bell
So sorry for your loss .I played football with Wayne in high school and he gave me several rides home in the red 64 Chevrolet Impala with the record player in it. I was thinking about him a few weeks ago he will defiently be missed H.C. Phillips
H.C. Phillips
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Wayne from living in the Price Park area, and riding the bus together from being at Burton Grove through junior high school. He was such a nice guy. Remembering his family in my prayers.
Sarah Talley Pierce
Wayne was a great guy to hang out with in HS.We played football together and he was apositive influence in my life.I remember him driving a GTO.I am sure God has His arms around Wayne as he gets his first tour of Heaven.My prayers are with those left behind.May God grant you that peace that passes all understanding
Skip Blackwell
Bob, I was so sorry to hear about Wayne. Loved him dearly. Wish I could be there but the drive is getting harder and harder to make. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you, Freda
Freda Holt
I was so surprised to hear about one our class mate who has died. We going to miss him. I remember him at Burton Grove school all those years and we all enjoy our fun there at Burton Grove. He was very sweet young man there everyone like him. May the Lord be with your mother and rest of the family. We going to miss him and he is in a good hand with the Lord now. Beverly Thomas
Beverly Allen Thomas
Bob & Family, We are so sorry about Wayne's passing. We certainly know how you feel. Its very hard to lose a child. You just always expect to go before them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa & Wade Vernon
Marshall and I met 5 years ago and worked together. He was a good and kind friend who endured challenges and heartbrakes that would have crushed lesser men. I enjoyed spending time with he and Betsy and all the kitties! My warmest thoughts to his family in this loss.
Bruce Irvine
I am so sorry to learn of Marshall's death. I visited him in Decemn=ber and we spoke often since. I am the uncle to Betsy and my thoughts go out to his family. I believe he is reunited with his wife in heaven and peace will always be with him
Jim Orme
I just heard about Marshall and can not tell you how sorry we are to hear about him passing away. My families thoughts and prayers are with you. It makes me so sad to hear about him. May he be at peace with Betsy and his Dad. We all will miss him.
Jody nierman
I am a fraternity brother of Wayne's and just wanted to tell you that I truly enjoyed my time with him while in college. Wayne (Hammer was his nickname) was a great guy, liked by all and he had a very big heart. We will miss him very much! We are sorry for your loss and know that he is in a better place now. Danny Burns
Danny Burns
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