George Wayne Byrne

Wayne is survived by daughters, Karen Hansen, Holly Gerdom (Tjader) and Heather Thompson (Adam); grandchildren, Tyler Hansen, Joyce Hansen, Macy Farley and Maddox Thompson; sister, Cathey Keeble; nieces, Mylissa Turner and Caylar Wilson; and nephew Scott Skidmore.

Wayne was a member of the Professional Photographers Association. He had a great influence on the photography industry and was passionate about mentoring countless photographers. Wayne loved his country and was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Brentwood County Club.

Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (www.fallenheroesfund.org) or Tennessee Professional Photographers Association c/o Tyson Smith, Treasurer, 331 East Chestnut Hill Road Townsend, TN 37882 (http://www.tnppa.com/wayne-byrne-memorial).