Wayne was born in Halifax County, March 3, 1942, to the late Caudie Wiggins and Lavelle King Drewery. He loved hunting and watching Nascar racing. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Drewery Seymour and his lifelong partner, Elaine Hunt.
Surviving are his daughter, Amy L. Drewery Hunt of the home; brother, Caudie Martin Drewery, Sr. and wife, Inez, of Gumberry, NC and his sister, Yvonne Drewery Coyne and husband, Joseph, of Roanoke Rapids. Also surviving are 10 nieces, 2 nephews, 17 great nieces, 7 great nephews, 12 great-great nieces, and 11 great-great nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services from 6-8 pm. Frederick Hill will conduct a graveside service at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon Friday, December 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to: American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com
