Obituary of Wayne Crosby

David “Wayne” Crosby, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at home after battling heart disease for many years. Born on June 28, 1942 in Walterboro, SC, Wayne was a son of the late David Lee Crosby and Gertrude Hudson Crosby.

Wayne attended grade school in Walterboro and high school in Barnwell, SC.  He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Furman University and Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Louisville.  Wayne lived a life of service to others.  His career path was led by his passion of caring for others.  He served as a Youth Director and Associate Pastor of various churches and Childcare Administrator of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, Epworth Children’s Home, Baptist Home of Kentucky and Baptist Home of Washington, DC.  Wayne had a gift for helping people without seeking personal recognition; that was who he was.  He was the type of person who would befriend homeless strangers to help them attain a better life.  He was an honorable soul who always put others before himself, even until the end.  He arranged for flowers to be sent to his loving wife, along with a thank-you note just hours before passing.  He will be missed by all, notably by his family who loved him dearly.

Wayne was an active member of Main Street United Methodist Church where he volunteered with various committees and enjoyed attending Men’s Club fellowship and meals.  He and his wife, Evelyn were members of the Voigt Taylor Sunday School Class where they made many close friends.  Wayne played the clarinet with the Senior Band of South Carolina and enjoyed being a part of the Mustang Club in younger years.  He was known as a “jack-of-all-trades” with an ability to repair any appliance and he had the right tool for every job.

Wayne is predeceased by his parents, David Lee Crosby and Gertrude Hudson Crosby and brother, Miles Levern Crosby.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn Nettles Crosby, two sons, David Patrick Crosby and Stephen Andrew Crosby (English Coleman Crosby), four grandchildren, Stephen Andrew Crosby, Jr., Eliza Moore Crosby, Mahaleigh Victoria Helene Crosby, Bethany Danemarie Crosby, brother, Billy Jack Crosby, sisters-in-law, Arleen Voigt Crosby, Marie A. Crosby and several nieces and nephews.

Due to current global health concerns, the memorial service will be privately held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2020, Main Street Methodist Church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of David Wayne Crosby to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home or Epworth Children’s Home.

Epworth Children's Home: https://www.epworthchildrenshome.org/support/impact/

Connie Maxwell Children's Home: https://www.conniemaxwell.com/how-you-can-help/giving

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