J. DeWayne Wilson

Funeral Services for Mr. J. DeWayne Wilson, age 84 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor J.R. Finney officiating. Entombment will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Wayne passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent’s Hospital. Born in Clanton, Wayne lived most of his life in Alabama. He was enjoying retirement for the last 15 years or so, but upon his retirement he worked as a Realtor for many years and was a member of Birmingham Realty. Wayne loved to cook, especially desserts, travel and spend time with his family and friends. Wayne was a loving partner, brother and friend that will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his loving partner of 65 years, James F. Reed, his brother, Ottis Wilson and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ottis and Willie Louise Wilson.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 3, 3035 from 11:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Bruce Montgomery, Steven Schroder, Paul Keech, David Thomas, Carl Jackson and John Harber will serve as pallbearers.