Clarence “Wayne” Burdette, 70, of Alderson, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2024, after a four-year battle with a rare soft-tissue sarcoma. He was surrounded by his family at Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV.
Wayne was born on Aug. 31, 1954 in Hinton to the late Norman O. and Mildred Deeds Burdette. He and his siblings were raised in Alderson. He graduated from Greenbrier East High School and attended New River Community College. In 1975, he enlisted in the United States Army and spent two years in Germany, where he proudly served his country. When he returned home, he began his 42-year career with The Greenbrier Hotel valet parking for guests. He was a member of Old Greenbrier Baptist Church.
Wayne will be remembered for many things: his genuine friendships, his vegetable gardens, his beef jerky, his mustang that he drove way too fast, pinball, and hunting with his family. He was a former WV State Champion in horseshoes. Wayne’s priority was always his family. He was an incredible husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Patti-Ann (Still) Burdette. As they travelled through life, they were a force to be reckoned with – a true partnership.
He is also survived by his daughter Bethany Lynn Burdette, of Lewisburg; his son, Bryan Wayne Burdette and his wife Beth, of Alderson; his granddaughter, Jadelynn Nicol Burdette, of Alderson; his brothers, Eddie Burdette, of Alderson and Jeff Burdette and his fiancé Mary, of Covington, VA; his sister, Jeanie Arritt and her husband James, of Low Moor, VA, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Lynn and Lew Burdette, and his nephew Scott Burdette.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Lobban Funeral Home in Alderson, WV, with the Pastor Paula McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery in Alderson with military funeral honors graveside rights conducted by The American Legion Honor Guard Post #26 and the United State Army at Camp Dawson. Friends may call Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lobban Funeral Home in Alderson, WV, and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Serving as pallbearers will be family.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Peyton Hospice House, 1265 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the Burdette family at www.lobbanfh.com.