WILMINGTON — Rufus Wayne Parlier, 73, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at his residence.
Wayne was a lover of life and found humor in almost all that he encountered. He was born in Wilmington, graduated from NHHS and attended UNCW.
Wayne served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 to 1973. From 1983 to 2006, he was employed by, and later, owner and operator of Parlier Plumbing company.
Survivors include his sister, Gayle Parlier Harvey; nieces, Paige Powell Bowling and Lesley Powell Borneman; nephews, Hunter Marcum and Beau Borneman; niece, Logan Marcum; and Jason Thompson, who was like a son to Wayne.
Wayne will be greatly missed by all employees at Parlier Plumbing, who always looked forward to his visits, storytelling and sense of humor.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Oleander Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Wayne and his two favorite pups, Maggie and Margaret, please consider a memorial donation to the Pender County Humane Society.
Share online condolences with the family at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory.
