Wayne Page lived many lives and wore many hats during his time here on Earth. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War and with the Kentucky National Guard during peacetime. He retired from the National Guard after 30 years of service. Wayne made a career with Employment Services for the State of Kentucky until retiring after 30 years. He then became a bus driver for Warren County Public Schools until he retired yet again.
But these were just his occupations. Wayne’s spirit was that of a builder. He loved to build, fix, make, and serve. Wayne rebuilt and repaired homes every summer with Kentucky Changers, an organization that helps those in need at no charge. He carried vast knowledge of everything from electrical work to roofing and most everything in between. At home, Wayne could always be counted on to help or offer advice to his family on any problem that arose with their homes.
Mostly, though, Wayne was a builder of people. Every job he had, every hobby was oriented toward building people up. Wayne’s builder heart drove him to teach others all he knew, lift their spirits, and boost their confidence. He was happiest when people around him were happy and called everyone either Buddy or Smiley. Wayne poured into others in everything he did. His kids from Kentucky Changers left each week-long session with a new skill or two and an added boost of confidence. The kids on his bus always heard a new joke and got a big smile. Those Wayne served through the Unemployment Office were given access to new opportunities but also treated with fairness, honesty, and dignity. Wayne always left a person a little better than he found them.
Perhaps the greatest and most enduring example of his builder’s spirit is Wayne’s family. He and his wife Beverly raised three girls and a son to be good humans who give with their hearts and help in any way they can. Wayne loved and supported his children unconditionally and deeply. He gave the very best hugs and always made them feel as if they were the most important person in the room. He celebrated their victories, big and small, and reminded them to not sweat the small stuff when things didn’t quite work out. Wayne recently said his three proudest days were when his girls married their husbands. He was an incredibly proud grandfather to his six grandchildren and made sure to have a special connection with each one. Wayne Page will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 47 years Beverly Page. His daughters, Jamie Sona (Devin), Kacey Brantley (Nick), Lindsey Garrett (Adam) all of Bowling Green. Grandchildren, Eryn, Levi, Greyson, and Jasmine Garrett, Xander Sona and Silas Brantley. Father and mother-in-law, Shurman and Odell Brown of Bowling Green. Sisters-in-law, Sheila and Sherri Brown both of Bowling Green.
Visitation will be from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, on Monday, June 10, with the funeral service starting at 2:30 pm all at the J.C. Kirby and Son Broadway Chapel. Burial to follow in the Old Union Missionary Baptist Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the:Kentucky Changers – KBC
13420 Eastpoint Centre Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40223
