Wayne E. Pompey

Wayne’s life began on January 3, 1945 in Dowagiac, the son of Wayne E. and Roselene (Harris) Pompey. He worked hard as a truck driver for 44 years, employed by Kenneth Smith Trucking in Niles. Wayne loved to drive trucks, NASCAR racing and watching old Western Movies. His loving family includes his children Anthony (Pam) Pompey of Niles, Robert (Joe Holstine) Pompey of Voorhees, NJ, Mark (Brenda) Pompey of Niles, Paula (Jason) Bell of Niles and Barry (Nichole Kabara) Pompey of Niles, nine grandchildren Dominique, AJ, Shayne, Danielle, Samantha, Ashley, Cody, Seth and Olivia, fiancée Pam Crocker of Niles, sisters Gloria Renee (Larry) Starrett of Dowagiac, and Debi (Ernest) Berkley of Dowagiac, brother Kevin Pompey of Chicago, brother in law Richard Ivens of Dowagiac and a host of family members and friends. Wayne passed away at his home on Wednesday June 10, 2009 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Patti Ivens, and brothers Richard and Brian Pompey. Wayne’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 2p.m.at McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home with visitation from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Hospice at Home. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Wayne at www.mclauchlin-clark.com .