Wayne A. Friend
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Wayne A. Friend

  • May 8, 1926 - November 27, 2011
  • Clearwater, Florida
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“May your burdens be lightned and wonderful memories replace your pain. In Jesus named ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Jaquie Pettit - Seminole, FL

“Our love for your life with us. We have fond memories of you and will always remember you. Our prayers to Mary, Rodney,and the rest of the family...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Bill and Nancy Litten - MI

“To my BEST friend and the BEST dad a son could ever ask for. Thanks for showing me the right way of doing things and bringing me up in a christian...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Daryl Friend - Clearwater, FL

“The BEST father anyone has ever been blessed to have and our HERO. He always had time for the boys and set a great example of what a father should...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Randy, Lexa, Brady and Megan Friend - PA

“The entire staff of Sylvan Abbey extends our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home - FL

“We will all really miss Grandad's influence in our lives. Grandad has always been my hero, what a wonderful example of a life well lived. ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Leslie Allen - Los Angeles,, CA

“It is impossible to put into words my thoughts and feelings. I am sure you will understand. I keep you in my thoughts continuosly. GOD BLESS ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Pete - Middle River, MD

“My thoughts are with the wonderful family that Wayne and Mary raised. ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Ed Trever - Silver Spring, MD

“Dear Rodney and family my thoughts and payers are with you, very sorry for your loss your dad was a blessing to all who knew him . ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: steve hatch - chelsea, ME

“I wanted to express my sympathy for your family and my excitement for Wayne. His faith has now become sight. I will always remember Wayne's great...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Pete Tollefson - FL - Friend

“My deepest sympothy to the family.My prayers are with all of you. ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Beverly Hodge - Tampa, FL

“Wayne was the first person in the neighborhood to greet me. He said he wanted me to know I had a “Friend” in Mission Hills and he had a good...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Sherri Sujai - Clearwater, FL

“Daryl- Thinking of you and the loss of your Dad. I hope the memories you have of your Dad can put a smile on your face and help you through this...Read More » ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Cindee Hanzely - Minneapolis, MN

“We thank God for the Godly life and influence of our father who showed by his life what it means to be a Christian and a wonderful father. ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Rodney & Carol Friend - Cleveland, TN

“The entire staff of Sylvan Abbey extends our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home - FL


Wayne Albert Friend, 85, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011. He was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania on May 8, 1926.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. His 2 ½ years of service were spent mostly in Europe in the Tank Corps. After the war, he served as the Master Sergeant of the Quartermaster Corps stationed in Nuremburg, Germany. He rose from Private to Master Sergeant in less than two years.
In 1988, Wayne retired from Waverly Press, Inc. in Easton, Maryland after 37 years. He previously had been a Maryland Sate Policeman for 2 ½ years serving mainly at the Easton and Salisbury Barracks and the Pikesville Headquarters.
He graduated from Kenwood High School in Baltimore County, then attended Lee College in Cleveland, Tennessee for 1 ½ years. His education was shortened when he returned to Easton due to his father-in-law's fatal illness.
Wayne served as Boy Scouts Scoutmaster of Troops 190 and 150 for over 16 years.
He was a member of the Church of God from 1949 until his death. Over the years, he was very active in many roles in the church. He served as a Sunday School teacher and officer of the Easton Church of God for 41 years. Wayne also served five years as Secretary-Treasurer and was on the church council for many years. He also was the church sexton for 15 years.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Virginia; four sons, Rodney (Carol) of Kniebis, Germany; Jeffrey (Nancy) of Largo, Florida; Randall (Alexandra) of Easton, Pennsylvania; and Daryl of Largo, Florida; four grandchildren, Daniel, Leslie, Brady and Megan; and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Brandon.
A Memorial Service will be held at Harbor Life Church of God, 2701 Rigsby Lane, Safety Harbor, Florida at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011.
As he was a diabetic for over 40 years, the American Diabetes Association was very important to Wayne, and the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers.

Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 796-1992
www.sylvanabbey.com