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Wayne J. Walters

July 9, 1938 — June 20, 2024

Paoli

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Wayne J Walters went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024. Wayne was born on July 9, 1938, to Porter "Elwood" and Alma Jane (Young) Walters. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Walters; son, Dwayne Walters; daughter, Charmin Stephenson, all of Paoli; granddaughter, Ashley Howard of Orleans; grandson, John Pace and wife, Jana of Evansville; granddaughter, Amanda and husband, Robbie Bouchard of Lexington, SC; and five great-grandchildren, Jullian, Jalyn and Jentry Pace of Evansville, and Tenley Grace and Eva Katherine Bouchard of Lexington, SC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers- Clarence, Glen, Carrol, Harold, and Norman Walters and Sisters – Joan Cook, Anna Grunden, Mary Kearby, Betty Lou, and Jane Walters

Wayne was a dedicated barber for 51 years, owning and operating Ye Old Barber Shoppe formerly of Paoli from 1975 until 2015. Alongside his work as a barber, he also farmed. A proud veteran, Wayne served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to March 1961, during which he was stationed overseas in South Korea as an airplane mechanic. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 119 of Paoli and an active member of Eastview Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a deacon, trustee, and Sunday school superintendent. 

Services to honor Wayne's life will be held on Saturday, June 29 at Eastview Baptist Church. Friends and family are invited to call from 12 noon to 3 PM, with the funeral service to follow at 3 PM. Bro. Greg Strother will officiate the service, and Wayne will be laid to rest in Stampers Creek Cemetery. For condolences, please visit mcadamsmortuary.com. Wayne's steadfast faith, dedication to his community, and love for his family will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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Saturday, June 29, 2024

12:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Eastview Baptist Church

969 Indiana 56, Paoli, IN 47454

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Saturday, June 29, 2024

3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Eastview Baptist Church

969 Indiana 56, Paoli, IN 47454

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