Wayne Douglas Byrum, 90, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 24, 1934, in Earlington, Kentucky.  In 1953, Wayne graduated from Earlington High School.  He worked for West Kentucky Coal Company Grocery Store in Earlington, Sureway Grocery Store in Madisonville, Kentucky, Keith's Key Market in Henderson, Kentucky, Dodge Convenient Store in Henderson, and Thornton's Convenient Store in both Henderson and Evansville, Indiana.  Wayne was an avid reader, especially World War II history, and was a big fan of UK Wildcats.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia McGar, stepfather, Vernon McGar, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his beloved dog, Diamond.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Sharon Barnett Byrum; two stepdaughters, Corinne Jackson and her husband, Mark, of Mississippi, and Kathy Kessler and her husband, Jim, of Evansville; four granddaughters, Amber Childress (Jared), Andi Vinson (Jason Puckett), Annie Sanson (Shawn), and Ashley James (Michael Wright); seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several cousins.

Memorial services will be at a later date.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.