Wayne Lewis Wates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne Lewis Wates of Aiken, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 10, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Christine Wates and Raymond Lewis Wates. He is survived by: his sons, Shane Wates (Alison), Jonathan "Bubba" Wates (Stephanie) and Raymond Colton Wates; his grandchildren, Bailey Wates, Darien Dorn, Wyatt Wates and Madison Wates; and his great grandchild Carter Lewis Charlton.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc. (801 Columbia Rd, Edgefield, SC 29824). A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery (598 Red Hill Rd, Edgefield, SC 29824).
Memorials may be made to The Shriners Hospital http://www.lovetotherescue.org.
