Walter Wayne

Wayne Lee, 86, joined his beloved wife, Mildred in heaven Thursday Sept 2, 2010 after a battle with cancer and lung failure. Wayne was born June 9, 1924 in Como. He was a WWII vet and was married 65 years to his childhood sweetheart, Mildred. Together they both worked at LTV and raised 2 children, Judy and Michael, moving to Grand Prairie in the early 50s then later moving to the small community of Webb. They became active in the local Community Center, Webb Baptist Church, Webb Lodge # 1454, joined the Arlington Saddle Club, playing Western Polo and winning awards, and worked on clearing the area for Joe Pool Lake. After retiring but not one to sit back and relax, Wayne had several generations of farming in his blood and became a full time cattleman and farmer, growing vegetables just to give away to friends and family. Survivors include her Children, Judy (William) Sommers, Itasca and Michael (Joyce) Lee, Arlington; Grandchildren: Ginger (Bryan) Sommer, IL, Brandy (Bill) Curtis, Woodstock, IL, Nicole (Robert) Bernard, Island Lake, IL, Sarah (Benjamin) Wright, Naperville, IL, Robin (Raul) Garcia, Arlington, Krystal (Dudley) Hamilton, Mansfield, Johnny Shutter, Arlington, and Crystal Grizzle, Arlington; 22 great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Walter Wayne please visit our Sympathy Store.