Wayne Franklin Tull, Junior
Wayne Franklin Tull Junior, 70, went be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of June 29th, 2022, in Raleigh, NC. He died peacefully after a brief illness, with his family by his side.
Wayne was born and raised in Scott, Arkansas. As a young boy, he enjoyed the outdoors and worked hard to become an Eagle Scout. At 17, he left Arkansas to attend Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta Georgia. While at Georgia Tech, he was a member of Theta Chi fraternity and graduated with a Textile Engineering degree in 1973. During his time at college, he met the love of his life, and married Rebecca (Becky) Jean Parks in 1974. Wayne and Becky then started their journey together, where Wayne worked in the textile industry (Milliken, Springs Industries, Marketing Materials) as Plant Manager. They lived in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina having three children, all born in different states. Wayne retired after 41 years and settled close to his children and grandchildren in Raleigh, NC. Over the years, Wayne was actively involved in his church leadership and sang in the chancel choir. He served in Rotary Club and The American Red Cross for many years. Fishing was his passion, along with gardening as a close second. He grew the best tomatoes. He was proud of the fact that he never missed a sporting event that his children were participating in. He adored his wife, children, and his eight grandchildren, insisting that they all learn to fish. His only regret in this life was, that he wished he could have fished more!
Wayne is survived by his wife, Becky, and their children: Jamison Whitley (Steven Whitley), Meagan Moore (John Moore), and Hunter Tull (Jennifer Tull), and his grandchildren: Anna Grace Whitley, Samantha Whitley, Banks Moore, Parks Moore, Davis Tull, Brady Tull, and Cooper Tull and his sisters: Kay Ewart, Janet Fifer (Kim Fifer), and Joyce Hardin (Tom Hardin) along with many other relatives and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne Franklin & Mattie Helen Tull Senior; his sister, Yvonne Boyett (Cecie,) and his granddaughter, Evelyn (Evi) Elizabeth Whitley.
Wayne’s Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Thursday, July 7th at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 100 East Peace Street, Raleigh, NC 27604. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Wayne’s life. The service will be livestreamed at the following link Holy Trinity Anglican Church of Raleigh - YouTube. Those wishing to honor his memory, can donate in his name, directly to the Raleigh Rescue Mission https://www.raleighrescue.org.