My condolences to Ms. Jean and the entire family.  Wayne was most definitely a good man and a Legend in these parts that will be remembered for many years. He was my mentor and advisor when I became Chief in Pine Ridge after I found myself walking in to an empty office on my first day on the job. He was a man of few words but always had a smile on his face. We worked together  in many community activities and I could always count on him to have my back on the streets.  Even after we both separated from our positions with the towns, I could still count on him for help with other events.  I'm proud to have known him. He will be missed by all! Take comfort in knowing that you will see him again one day. 

When I was organizing the clean up for the Columbia Speedway Wayne was the very first person to reach out to me with an offer to help. This project  and what it achieved in the very short time we had to prepare would have happened without the numerous contributions he made throughout the project. He was my right hand and his leadership skills were invaluable.   Wayne was the glue that held the project together, it's most valuable asset, and for that I will eternally grateful. In bit of providence I learned of his passing when I looked up a member of the group I had not seen in a few years. This truly is  loss for the community as well. Wayne was that rare individual who did those things that needed to be done and made things happen because he wanted success for he group as a whole. Working with him will always be a chapter of my life I will always feel thankful for and cherish.

So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a man of great intergrity & astonishing wisdom. I want to share how he handled a couple of juveniles, one 4th of July out joy riding. These 2 boy's were riding around Heather Wood with a BB pistol shooting at mailboxes. Unable to hit any boxes, they took to target practic Stop signs. Still unable to score a hit on half dozen signs, and that car that  was following  them was still back there. They though it good to move on down the road to Greenwood Dr. Probably  bigger signs and boxes. They only got a couple more misses when they noticed that car behind them again. Thats when the lights went off in there head and Wayne's car at the same time.   Well 1 juvenile was Rodney McCaw.  He come home with a business card handed it to daddy . Told us we had to go see the Chief or he was comming to get him in 1 hour and he was going to jail. We went to see the Chief. It was decided by daddy there had to some kind of punishment.  It would be community service, yard work at the police and fire dept. Little did, we know that  was like throwing Brer Rabbit  into the Briar Patch.  Wayne become a friend and mentor to Rod. We are so grateful for having known Wayne. He will live on in our hearts and memory of all who knew him. God bless Wayne and all his family.

To Jean and all your family,  
    Please accept our condolences in the passing of Wayne. I have such fond memories of my brother Bunny (Sid) and I playing with Wayne when we were all  young. He always seemed like a brother to us. It is wonderful to see he leaves such a legacy of kindness and friendship. We pray the Lord will give you comfort and peace in the days to come. 
Love, 
Jeanie Wilson Graves, husband Rev. Tom Graves and all our family.

I was so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing.  I worked with him for many years and he was such a caring person  trying to help everyone.  He will truly be missed by this family and this community.  My thoughts and prayers go out to Jean and her loving family.

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David Wayne Wilson

June 22, 1946 – June 9, 2018

Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - West Columbia Chapel

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