Wayne Yee Lim

Wayne Yee Lim, 87, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023. Wayne was born in Taishan (Guangdong Province), China to Sing Lim and Kam Mee Lew. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle. Wayne is preceded in death by his sister, Mo Che Lim. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bernice; sons, Bailey (Kathy), Baldwin (Brenda), Benton (Min), and Benson (Ruth); brother, Gene (Wendy); eight grandchildren, Melvina (Benson Lu), Kenneth, Brittany, Bianca, Ava, Madeline, Justin, and Cameron; two great granddaughters, Ellie and Sophie and many nieces and nephews.

Wayne traveled to the United States in the early 1950’s, attending the University of Houston briefly and working in various grocery stores. He traveled back to Hong Kong in 1964 to marry the love of his life Bernice. After returning to the U.S., he started a family and began his entrepreneurial journey of running and ultimately owning a grocery store where he worked alongside his wife for over 50 years. Wayne was an avid fan of football and baseball and taking road trips with his family. He and Bernice dedicated their lives to providing for their family until retiring in 2002. Wayne will be forever missed by all who loved and knew him.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M – 1:00 P.M with funeral services and interment following on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77060 -- 281-443-0063.