William Wayne Granberry

Wayne Granberry was born July 14, 1938, in Columbus, Georgia. He grew up in Tumbleton and the Hebron community in Henry County, Alabama. Wayne was a graduate of Headland High School, Sunflower Junior College where he was on a football scholarship, and Auburn University.

Wayne worked briefly at the Alabama Highway Department and transferred to Industrial Relations where he retired as a Systems Analyst in 1998. Wayne was married to Eugenia (Davis) Granberry for over 63 years and was the father of 2 children, Bill Granberry and Jenny Granberry Barkley.

Daddy Wayne had 6 grandchildren, Hunter Barkley (Kelsey), Eva Barkley Adams (Roane), Ally Barkley Murray (Matt), Lissa Barkley, Mary Granberry, Laura Granberry Adams (Cam) and 2 great-granddaughters, Willow Adams and Margot Barkley. They were his pride and joy.

His parents, William Carlton Granberry and Ila Mae Chancey, and his sister, Lenette Granberry Smith, predeceased him. Wayne is survived by his sisters, Bonnie Granberry Smith and Vicky Granberry Brunelle, and his brother-in-law, Dr. Pat Davis (Georgianne).

Wayne was a member of Eastmont Baptist Church in Montgomery. His Sunday school members will serve as honorary pallbearers. Active pallbearers will be Cam Adams, Roane Adams, Hunter Barkley, Ben Davis, Walt McKean, and Matt Murray.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109, followed by a celebration of life chapel service with Reverend Mike Norhcutt officiating starting at 11:00 AM. The burial service will follow at 3:00 PM at Headland Baptist Church Cemetery, 503 East Church Street, Headland, Alabama 36345.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association.