Mr. C.T. Nash
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Mr. C.T. Nash
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
M. Frances Nash Terrell
M. Frances Nash Terrell was born on May 23, 1921, in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was the youngest daughter of Charles T. Nash and Emma Edwards Nash.
Mrs. Terrell attended St. Augustine Grade School and Lincoln Junior and Senior High Schools. She graduated in 1944 from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, majoring in English. In 1945, she graduated from the St. Louis College of Mortuary Science.
Mrs. Terrell was the CEO of the Nash Funeral Home, the oldest Black business in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was licensed as a mortician in both Illinois and Missouri.
She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and later became a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was a lector. She was instrumental in providing Macedonia Baptist Church, under Rev. Begley, the chapel for Sunday Services after their church suffered a fire. Also, she provided space at the funeral home for Truelight Baptist Church under Rev. Lampley, while they were building their sanctuary.
In 1964, the Orr-Weathers projects were being built. There was a lack of minority workers on the contract. Mrs. Terrell, Judge Billy Jones and Mr. David Owens formed a steering committee to boycott the construction until more minority laborers were hired. As the end result, more black laborers were hired. She was a quiet rabble-rouser in her own way. With the closing of the black cemeteries at I-64 and Highway 50 for the construction of the new Interstate, she went to Joe Hubbard and was instrumental in getting the Catholic cemeteries opened to blacks for burials.
As an active member of several organizations, Mrs. Terrell was a charter member of Beta Chapter, Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, charter member of Venus Temple #1042, member of the St. Louis Gateway Funeral Directors, and the Missouri Licensed Embalmers Association.
On June 21, 1945, she married her soul mate for life in the person of Mr. Edward Terrell. He departed this life on June 17, 2003.
She was also a member of the St. Clair County Funeral Directors Association; the Illinois Funeral Directors Association; and the National Funeral Directors Association. For many years, she was also active with the Illinois Select Morticians and the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association under Mr. Robert Miller, Executive Director.
Mrs. Terrell served on the Board of Directors of Christian Welfare Hospital. She was First Vice-President of the East St. Louis Branch of the NAACP for twenty-three years. Last year, she established the NAACP Youth Scholarship Fund. She also served on the Board of Directors of Anderson Hospital (Director Emeritus) and as a member of the Illinois State Board of Hospitals.
In 1983, Mrs. Terrell founded and organized the East St. Louis Volunteers for Police and Fire Safety. There was an incident that occurred that planted the seed. Sgt. Randolph was shot and left for dead. He was one of the few officers who had a radio and was able to call in for help; however, he didn’t have a bulletproof vest. The police department couldn’t afford them. So she organized with other charter members, Mrs. Myrtle Officer, Mrs. Vera Washington, Mrs. D. Opal Harvey, and Mrs. Lillian Williams to raise funds for the police and fire departments. Mayor Carl Officer came to the organization and asked them to work at the V.P. Fair as a fundraiser, which they agreed to. This proved to be the most successful venture for raising funds for the police and fire departments. The first year, in 1985, they were able to purchase walkie-talkies and bulletproof vests for the police department.
Mrs. Terrell passed on Sunday, August 17, 2003, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fredericka J. Nash and Mrs. Claudia Nash Thomas; three nieces, Ms. Marion G. Wayne and Mrs. Thelma Wayne of St. Louis, Missouri, and Ms. Claudia E. Nash-Thomas of East St. Louis; four nephews, Harold E. (Fannie), Marvin D. (Sharon), James E. (Carmen) of East St. Louis, and Reginald T. (Marita) of Fairview Heights, Illinois and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, extended family, other relatives and friends.
M. Frances Nash Terrell
M. Frances Nash Terrell was born on May 23, 1921, in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was the youngest daughter of Charles T. Nash and Emma Edwards Nash.
Mrs. Terrell attended St. Augustine Grade School and Lincoln Junior and Senior High Schools. She graduated in 1944 from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, majoring in English. In 1945, she graduated from the St. Louis College of Mortuary Science.
Mrs. Terrell was the CEO of the Nash Funeral Home, the oldest Black business in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was licensed as a mortician in both Illinois and Missouri.
She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and later became a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was a lector. She was instrumental in providing Macedonia Baptist Church, under Rev. Begley, the chapel for Sunday Services after their church suffered a fire. Also, she provided space at the funeral home for Truelight Baptist Church under Rev. Lampley, while they were building their sanctuary.
In 1964, the Orr-Weathers projects were being built. There was a lack of minority workers on the contract. Mrs. Terrell, Judge Billy Jones and Mr. David Owens formed a steering committee to boycott the construction until more minority laborers were hired. As the end result, more black laborers were hired. She was a quiet rabble-rouser in her own way. With the closing of the black cemeteries at I-64 and Highway 50 for the construction of the new Interstate, she went to Joe Hubbard and was instrumental in getting the Catholic cemeteries opened to blacks for burials.
As an active member of several organizations, Mrs. Terrell was a charter member of Beta Chapter, Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, charter member of Venus Temple #1042, member of the St. Louis Gateway Funeral Directors, and the Missouri Licensed Embalmers Association.
On June 21, 1945, she married her soul mate for life in the person of Mr. Edward Terrell. He departed this life on June 17, 2003.
She was also a member of the St. Clair County Funeral Directors Association; the Illinois Funeral Directors Association; and the National Funeral Directors Association. For many years, she was also active with the Illinois Select Morticians and the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association under Mr. Robert Miller, Executive Director.
Mrs. Terrell served on the Board of Directors of Christian Welfare Hospital. She was First Vice-President of the East St. Louis Branch of the NAACP for twenty-three years. Last year, she established the NAACP Youth Scholarship Fund. She also served on the Board of Directors of Anderson Hospital (Director Emeritus) and as a member of the Illinois State Board of Hospitals.
In 1983, Mrs. Terrell founded and organized the East St. Louis Volunteers for Police and Fire Safety. There was an incident that occurred that planted the seed. Sgt. Randolph was shot and left for dead. He was one of the few officers who had a radio and was able to call in for help; however, he didn’t have a bulletproof vest. The police department couldn’t afford them. So she organized with other charter members, Mrs. Myrtle Officer, Mrs. Vera Washington, Mrs. D. Opal Harvey, and Mrs. Lillian Williams to raise funds for the police and fire departments. Mayor Carl Officer came to the organization and asked them to work at the V.P. Fair as a fundraiser, which they agreed to. This proved to be the most successful venture for raising funds for the police and fire departments. The first year, in 1985, they were able to purchase walkie-talkies and bulletproof vests for the police department.
Mrs. Terrell passed on Sunday, August 17, 2003, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fredericka J. Nash and Mrs. Claudia Nash Thomas; three nieces, Ms. Marion G. Wayne and Mrs. Thelma Wayne of St. Louis, Missouri, and Ms. Claudia E. Nash-Thomas of East St. Louis; four nephews, Harold E. (Fannie), Marvin D. (Sharon), James E. (Carmen) of East St. Louis, and Reginald T. (Marita) of Fairview Heights, Illinois and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, extended family, other relatives and friends.
Fredericka J. Nash, MS
Fredericka is a native of East St. Louis, Il. She is the middle child of three girls. She attended St. Augustine Grade School and graduated from Lincoln School. EDUCATION Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, BS in Education Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, MS in Education Enrolled in PHD program, California University Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, AA in Allied Health, Mortuary Science Degree ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS Illinois Retired Teachers Association St. Clair County Retired Teachers Association Illinois Funeral Directors Association St. Clair County Funeral Directors Association Missouri Funeral Directors Association Missouri State Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association St. Louis Gateway Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association 100 Black Women of Funeral Service American Society of Embalmers National Funeral Directors Association National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association International Graphoanalysis Society Alumni Society of SIU-E and SIU-C Funeral Service Advisory Board, Forest Park Community College, St. Louis, MO Lifetime member, N.A.A.C.P. CIVIC - (past) East St. Louis Civil Service Commission East St. Louis Police and Fire Board St. Clair County EEOC Board member of School Dist. #189 Fricks enjoys traveling to exotic areas. She is an Enrichment Program Lecturer for cruise lines. This is something she has done since 1979. She has done research on variation handwriting which was presented to the International Forensic Society in Oxford, England in 1984. Since then she has been lecturing around the world. She is a certified lecturer for the state of Illinois for CEU's. In 1994, she was granted certification as an authorized OSHA outreach trainer. Fredericka is a licensed mortician for the state of Illinois and Missouri. She is also a licensed insurance producer.
Fredericka J. Nash, MS
Fredericka is a native of East St. Louis, Il. She is the middle child of three girls. She attended St. Augustine Grade School and graduated from Lincoln School. EDUCATION Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, BS in Education Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, MS in Education Enrolled in PHD program, California University Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, AA in Allied Health, Mortuary Science Degree ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS Illinois Retired Teachers Association St. Clair County Retired Teachers Association Illinois Funeral Directors Association St. Clair County Funeral Directors Association Missouri Funeral Directors Association Missouri State Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association St. Louis Gateway Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association 100 Black Women of Funeral Service American Society of Embalmers National Funeral Directors Association National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association International Graphoanalysis Society Alumni Society of SIU-E and SIU-C Funeral Service Advisory Board, Forest Park Community College, St. Louis, MO Lifetime member, N.A.A.C.P. CIVIC - (past) East St. Louis Civil Service Commission East St. Louis Police and Fire Board St. Clair County EEOC Board member of School Dist. #189 Fricks enjoys traveling to exotic areas. She is an Enrichment Program Lecturer for cruise lines. This is something she has done since 1979. She has done research on variation handwriting which was presented to the International Forensic Society in Oxford, England in 1984. Since then she has been lecturing around the world. She is a certified lecturer for the state of Illinois for CEU's. In 1994, she was granted certification as an authorized OSHA outreach trainer. Fredericka is a licensed mortician for the state of Illinois and Missouri. She is also a licensed insurance producer.
Mrs. Claudia M. Nash-Thomas
Former Owner
Claudia is the widow of Walter L. Thomas and mother of Claudia E. She is a retired educator and avid community-driven person. Her educational background consists of Southern Illinois Normal University, Carbondale, IL, and St. Louis College of Mortuary Science. She is a licensed mortician for Illinois and Missouri. She has taught at Vernon Grade School, Sparta, Illinois and as a teacher in East St. Louis School District #189. She is a lifetime member of the N.A.A.C.P. and served as president of the East St. Louis Chapter in the forties. Awards and Recognitions include: Community Service Involvement Award 1st Black President of the YWCA- St. Clair County Life Membership for State, District and National Association of Club Women Wing dedicated for the Children's Center for Behavioural Development - named Claudia Nash Thomas Award for 15 years of service to the St. Clair County Comprehensive Mental Health Center Profile of Prominence Award - Metro-East Women of Achievement Citation from the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois.
Mrs. Claudia M. Nash-Thomas
Former Owner
Claudia is the widow of Walter L. Thomas and mother of Claudia E. She is a retired educator and avid community-driven person. Her educational background consists of Southern Illinois Normal University, Carbondale, IL, and St. Louis College of Mortuary Science. She is a licensed mortician for Illinois and Missouri. She has taught at Vernon Grade School, Sparta, Illinois and as a teacher in East St. Louis School District #189. She is a lifetime member of the N.A.A.C.P. and served as president of the East St. Louis Chapter in the forties. Awards and Recognitions include: Community Service Involvement Award 1st Black President of the YWCA- St. Clair County Life Membership for State, District and National Association of Club Women Wing dedicated for the Children's Center for Behavioural Development - named Claudia Nash Thomas Award for 15 years of service to the St. Clair County Comprehensive Mental Health Center Profile of Prominence Award - Metro-East Women of Achievement Citation from the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois.
Rev. Johnny Scott
Reverend Johnny Scott, the very hard working and dedicated president of the East St. Louis Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. is a native of Indianola, Mississippi. Rev. Scott is the husband of Greta Yvonne (Garner) Scott and they are the parents of three adult children.
EDUCATION:
Indianola High School, Indianola, Ms
Mildred Louise Business College, East St. Louis, Il.
Forest Park Community College, St. Louis, Mo
LaSalle University, Chicago, IL
Midwest Theological Seminary
EMPLOYMENT:
President and owner of Scott's Accounting & Tax Service, East St. Louis, Il
Retired Postal Manager, St. Louis, Mo.
Hate Crime Commissioner, State of Ill.
MEMBERSHIP/ORGANIZATIONS:
Reverend Scott is a member of the National Society of Public Accountants; the Independent Accountants Associations of Illinois; Chamber of Commerce; Better Business Bureau; East St. Louis Business & Professional Men's Club; St. Paul Lodge #42 (Past Worshipful Master); Federal Judiciary Commissioner-appointed by Sen. Braun and Sen. Simon; Golden Heritage member of the N.A.A.C.P.; Former Fire & Police Commissioner, East St. Louis, IL; former member of the Governor's Riverfront Task Force; member of East St. Louis Ministerial Alliance.
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS:
Reverend Scott is Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Venice, Il
President of Johnny Scott's Ministries
Chaplain for the St. Clair County Sheriff Dept
Police Chaplain, East St. Louis Dept.
AWARDS:
Many, many awards including the St. Louis Metropolitan Urban League Merit Award
Name read into the Congressional Records of Washington, D.C.
Rev. Johnny Scott
Reverend Johnny Scott, the very hard working and dedicated president of the East St. Louis Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. is a native of Indianola, Mississippi. Rev. Scott is the husband of Greta Yvonne (Garner) Scott and they are the parents of three adult children.
EDUCATION:
Indianola High School, Indianola, Ms
Mildred Louise Business College, East St. Louis, Il.
Forest Park Community College, St. Louis, Mo
LaSalle University, Chicago, IL
Midwest Theological Seminary
EMPLOYMENT:
President and owner of Scott's Accounting & Tax Service, East St. Louis, Il
Retired Postal Manager, St. Louis, Mo.
Hate Crime Commissioner, State of Ill.
MEMBERSHIP/ORGANIZATIONS:
Reverend Scott is a member of the National Society of Public Accountants; the Independent Accountants Associations of Illinois; Chamber of Commerce; Better Business Bureau; East St. Louis Business & Professional Men's Club; St. Paul Lodge #42 (Past Worshipful Master); Federal Judiciary Commissioner-appointed by Sen. Braun and Sen. Simon; Golden Heritage member of the N.A.A.C.P.; Former Fire & Police Commissioner, East St. Louis, IL; former member of the Governor's Riverfront Task Force; member of East St. Louis Ministerial Alliance.
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS:
Reverend Scott is Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Venice, Il
President of Johnny Scott's Ministries
Chaplain for the St. Clair County Sheriff Dept
Police Chaplain, East St. Louis Dept.
AWARDS:
Many, many awards including the St. Louis Metropolitan Urban League Merit Award
Name read into the Congressional Records of Washington, D.C.
Leo Stewart, Sr.
(In Memory of)
Leo was born in Macon, Mississippi, to Prince and Juanita Stewart. He was the second youngest of four children. The family moved to the East St. Louis area in October of 1947. In 1954, he joined the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church when it was located at 13th & Tudor. Leo is married to Juanita Stewart. He is the father of 7 boys and one girl. He has served his community well through the years. Leo held the position of village clerk for the Village of Alorton for thirty years. Leo has been associated with Nash Funeral Home since age 11, and he continues to be on call.
Leo Stewart, Sr.
(In Memory of)
Leo was born in Macon, Mississippi, to Prince and Juanita Stewart. He was the second youngest of four children. The family moved to the East St. Louis area in October of 1947. In 1954, he joined the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church when it was located at 13th & Tudor. Leo is married to Juanita Stewart. He is the father of 7 boys and one girl. He has served his community well through the years. Leo held the position of village clerk for the Village of Alorton for thirty years. Leo has been associated with Nash Funeral Home since age 11, and he continues to be on call.
Donald Terrell
Edward Terrell
Edward Terrell was born on April 13, 1917, in East St. Louis, Illinois. His parents, James and Eva Terrell, were blessed with two children, Jeanette and Edward. His parents and sister, Jeanette, preceded him in death.
Edward came up in the Catholic faith and was baptized at St. Augustine Catholic Church. When St. Augustine closed, he moved his membership to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. His formal education came through School District #189.
His first job in the workforce was at Swift Packing Company, where many East St. Louisans down through the years have been employed. He left Swift Packing Co to become an insurance agent with Supreme Life.
In the year of 1944, Edward asked Mr. C.T. Nash for the hand of his daughter, M. Frances Nash, in marriage. Mr. Nash said yes, and on June 21, 1945, Edward married his soulmate for life. He continued working as a Supreme Life agent until finally he decided to join his wife in the funeral business.
On Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at 6:55 pm at the Caseyville Care Center, he took his retirement.
He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 57 years, M. Frances Nash Terrell; three nieces, Marion G. Wayne of St. Louis, MO, Claudia E. Nash Thomas of East St. Louis, IL, and Thelma Wayne of Florissant, MO; four nephews, Harold E. (Fannie) Wayne of East St. Louis, IL, James E. (Carmen) Wayne of East St. Louis, IL, Marvin D. (Sharon) Wayne of East St. Louis, IL and Reginald T. (Marita) Wayne of Fairview Heights, IL; nephew, (preceded in death, 2001) Donald E. Wayne; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; two sisters-in-law, Claudia M. Nash-Thomas and Fredericka J. Nash; one brother-in-law, Daniel Morris; cousin, Evelyn Whitfield; a host of 2nd cousins, other relatives and friends.
Edward Terrell
Edward Terrell was born on April 13, 1917, in East St. Louis, Illinois. His parents, James and Eva Terrell, were blessed with two children, Jeanette and Edward. His parents and sister, Jeanette, preceded him in death.
Edward came up in the Catholic faith and was baptized at St. Augustine Catholic Church. When St. Augustine closed, he moved his membership to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. His formal education came through School District #189.
His first job in the workforce was at Swift Packing Company, where many East St. Louisans down through the years have been employed. He left Swift Packing Co to become an insurance agent with Supreme Life.
In the year of 1944, Edward asked Mr. C.T. Nash for the hand of his daughter, M. Frances Nash, in marriage. Mr. Nash said yes, and on June 21, 1945, Edward married his soulmate for life. He continued working as a Supreme Life agent until finally he decided to join his wife in the funeral business.
On Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at 6:55 pm at the Caseyville Care Center, he took his retirement.
He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 57 years, M. Frances Nash Terrell; three nieces, Marion G. Wayne of St. Louis, MO, Claudia E. Nash Thomas of East St. Louis, IL, and Thelma Wayne of Florissant, MO; four nephews, Harold E. (Fannie) Wayne of East St. Louis, IL, James E. (Carmen) Wayne of East St. Louis, IL, Marvin D. (Sharon) Wayne of East St. Louis, IL and Reginald T. (Marita) Wayne of Fairview Heights, IL; nephew, (preceded in death, 2001) Donald E. Wayne; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; two sisters-in-law, Claudia M. Nash-Thomas and Fredericka J. Nash; one brother-in-law, Daniel Morris; cousin, Evelyn Whitfield; a host of 2nd cousins, other relatives and friends.
Audrey Wayne
IN MEMORY OF
Audrey is a native of East St. Louis, Illinois. She graduated from East St. Louis Sr. High School in 1972. She furthered her education at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and Carbondale, where she enrolled in the Mortuary Science program. She received a Ward Clerk's certificate from State Community College. Audrey graduated from Brown's Secretarial Business School. For a time, she was employed by the East St. Louis Police Department. She is the proud mother of three children. Audrey has been associated with the funeral home since the age of 12.
She passed on May 17,2022
Donald Eugene Wayne
Donald Eugene Wayne, 67 of Black Jack, Missouri was born May 31, 1934 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the union of Jeanette Terrell Wayne and Marvin Wayne, Sr. He was the oldest of six siblings of that union. Both his parents and one grandson, Brandon Wayne, preceded him in death.
Donald was educated in the public school system of District 189 and graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in 1953. He attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas on a baseball scholarship. Donald entered the military service and was honorably discharged in 1963. Donald also received a degree in Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, Illinois in 1970. Donald retired from the United States Postal Service after more than thirty years of service. He also served as a Mortician at Nash Funeral Home for more than thirty years. At the time of his passing, he was employed part-time at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis, Missouri and the Nash Funeral Home in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Donald was a member of many organizations, including the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.
Donald joined the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized in 1947 under the pastorate of Reverend Haney. He was a faithful member, attending Sunday School regularly.
Donald married Thelma Perry on August 21, 1958 in East St. Louis, Il. To this union, two children were born.
On June 12, 2001, Donald joined his loved ones in glory. His presence will be missed by all.
He leaves to mourn his passing, a devoted wife of more than 40 years, Thelma Wayne; two children, Vanessa Wayne (Karl) Hutchinson of St. Louis, MO and Myron (Kymberley) Wayne of Sacramento, CA; three grandchildren; Perri and Morgan Hutchinson and Jarrod Wayne; four brothers, Harold, (Fannie) Wayne, James (Carmen) Wayne, Marvin, Jr. (Sharon) Wayne and Reginald (Marita) Wayne all of East St. Louis, IL; two sisters, Marion G. Wayne of St. Louis, MO and Myrna Reeves of Indianapolis, IN; uncle, Edward(M. Frances Nash)Terrell; step-mother, Olga Wayne, step-father, Daniel Morris; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Donald Eugene Wayne
Donald Eugene Wayne, 67 of Black Jack, Missouri was born May 31, 1934 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the union of Jeanette Terrell Wayne and Marvin Wayne, Sr. He was the oldest of six siblings of that union. Both his parents and one grandson, Brandon Wayne, preceded him in death.
Donald was educated in the public school system of District 189 and graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in 1953. He attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas on a baseball scholarship. Donald entered the military service and was honorably discharged in 1963. Donald also received a degree in Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, Illinois in 1970. Donald retired from the United States Postal Service after more than thirty years of service. He also served as a Mortician at Nash Funeral Home for more than thirty years. At the time of his passing, he was employed part-time at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis, Missouri and the Nash Funeral Home in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Donald was a member of many organizations, including the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.
Donald joined the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized in 1947 under the pastorate of Reverend Haney. He was a faithful member, attending Sunday School regularly.
Donald married Thelma Perry on August 21, 1958 in East St. Louis, Il. To this union, two children were born.
On June 12, 2001, Donald joined his loved ones in glory. His presence will be missed by all.
He leaves to mourn his passing, a devoted wife of more than 40 years, Thelma Wayne; two children, Vanessa Wayne (Karl) Hutchinson of St. Louis, MO and Myron (Kymberley) Wayne of Sacramento, CA; three grandchildren; Perri and Morgan Hutchinson and Jarrod Wayne; four brothers, Harold, (Fannie) Wayne, James (Carmen) Wayne, Marvin, Jr. (Sharon) Wayne and Reginald (Marita) Wayne all of East St. Louis, IL; two sisters, Marion G. Wayne of St. Louis, MO and Myrna Reeves of Indianapolis, IN; uncle, Edward(M. Frances Nash)Terrell; step-mother, Olga Wayne, step-father, Daniel Morris; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Harold Wayne
Harold is a native East St. Louisan. He was born to Marvin Sr. and Jeanette Wayne. He graduated from Tennessee State University. Harold is married to Fannie Wayne, and they have one son, Edward Timothy, and one daughter, Sonya. Harold is a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He is the director of the Westbrook-Green Choir. Harold taught music in the St. Louis school system for more than thirty years. Harold's interest in the funeral industry began in 1968.
Harold Wayne
Harold is a native East St. Louisan. He was born to Marvin Sr. and Jeanette Wayne. He graduated from Tennessee State University. Harold is married to Fannie Wayne, and they have one son, Edward Timothy, and one daughter, Sonya. Harold is a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He is the director of the Westbrook-Green Choir. Harold taught music in the St. Louis school system for more than thirty years. Harold's interest in the funeral industry began in 1968.
