He was born March 18, 1939 in Frank, WV and was the son of Clarence and Chloe Lantz Wilfong.
He moved to the Harrisonburg area, with his family, in 1969. He once owned a 7-11 and was a partner at Big L Tire until his retirement in 2006. He also served in the US Army.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Dollie M. Grimes Wilfong, a son, Wayne A. of Elkton, VA; a daughter, Doris of Easley, SC. He is also survived by four granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Corbett of Belington, WV; and a sister-in-law, Edna Wilfong, of Bartow, WV.
Besides his parents, he was also pre-deceased by one sister and four brother sisters.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 3700 Lee Highway, Weyers Cave.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave is handling arrangements, condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
