He was a retired Burlington Industries supervisor and a longtime member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. Lawayne graduated from Selma High School where he played basketball and was often the highest scorer for the team and once played a game on a broken foot. He loved to fish and watch Razorback Basketball games. He also spent two years at UAM studying business administration. Lawayne was known as ''Pop'' to his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Reba Young, Sue Lynn and Maxine Fortner.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Young of Monticello; a son, Marty Young and wife Gretchen of Fayetteville; a daughter, Jeniffer Martin and husband Chris of Alexander; three grandsons, Vernon and Joseph Young and Chase Martin; one granddaughter, Abigail Martin, two sisters, Vonnie Ruth Arnold of Crossett and Carolyn Andrews and husband Harold of Monticello; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025, at Sixteenth Section Cemetery with Rev. Terry Newman officiating. There will be a visitation Sunday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. You can sign Lawayne's guestbook registry on this website.
Condolences(5)
Sharon Barnes
Naples, FL Sunday, June 8, 2025 Barbara and family, sending prayers for your recent loss of Lawayne. My brother Phil and I used to watch TV with all the family back in the day when our family didn't have a TV. Lawayne's family always made us welcome into their home. God bless all the family during your time of great sorry.Pam Gladden
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 8, 2025 Barbara and family, I just heard about this today. I love you so much and I am sending my love to all your family. I have so many memories of Wayne and you in my heart. I want you to know I love you and will be praying for all of you. I will always remember our days together so many years. My love to all of you and my prayers.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 4, 2025 Carolyn Barbara and FamilyWe are sad for your loss.
Thoughts and Prayer
James and Kathy
Sherry O'Neill -Rawls
Monticello, AR Friday, May 2, 2025 Barbara,& family, I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. My heart goes out to you, my prayers also. May God comfort & bless you.I hope Wayne & James are busy having a great reunion and planning a fishing trip. I understand there are all kinds of fish in crystal clear waters in that blessed place.
Shane loved 'Mr. Wayne', & Wayne always called Shane "my little fishing buddy." They had some memorable times fishing. Especially the trip when the tent blew down!!
I didn't realize Wayne was Simp Lee's son. My Grandparents were good friends with Simp Lee.
Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Friday, May 2, 2025 Barbara and Marty,My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you
Beth