Wayne Lewis Wates's obituary , Passed away on December 10, 2025 in Aiken, South Carolina
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Wayne Lewis Wates

July 30, 1952 - December 10, 2025 (73 years old)

Aiken, South Carolina

Wayne Lewis Wates's obituary , Passed away on December 10, 2025 in Aiken, South Carolina
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Wayne Lewis Wates

July 30, 1952 - December 10, 2025 (73 years old)

Aiken, South Carolina

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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.

Memorials may be made to The Shriners Hospital http://www.lovetotherescue.org.

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Dec 14

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Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc.
801 Columbia Rd, Edgefield, SC 29824

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Dec 15

Graveside service

Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
598 Red Hill Rd, Edgefield, SC 29824

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