Allen Wayne Tharrington passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on August 17, 2023.
Wayne was born in Nash County on June 29, 1947. He was a salesman his entire adult life with his favorite hobbies being purchasing new automobiles and shooting pool. Wayne loved to and was an incredibly good cook, owing that to his father, Allen. Above everything else, Wayne loved his family and was so excited whenever new additions came. His nickname, "Daddy Wayne,"was bestowed upon him by his granddaughter, Alicia.
