In Memory Of
Rufus Wayne Garvin
1946
2024
Rufus Wayne Garvin
October 23, 1946 — January 14, 2024
Rufus Wayne Garvin, 77, of Orlando, FL went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family, whom he adored.
Family was a priority and great source of enjoyment for Wayne. He is survived by his faithful wife, Patricia, his children Kelly Villari (Simon) and Gregory Rufus Garvin; his sister Julia Ulmer; grandchildren Morgan Willard (Kyle) and Olivia Villari (Ben); great-grandchildren Levi David Willard and Presley Lynn Willard.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Rufus Wilson Garvin and Edna Hull Garvin, of Orlando.
Wayne graduated from Apopka Memorial High School in 1964, then trained to become a journeyman pipefitter and master plumber as a member of the Plumber and Steamfitter Local 803 for more than 50 years.
Wayne married Patricia Anne Wyrosdick on April 13, 1974, at Little Union Primitive Baptist Church in Lithia, FL.
Being a faithful man, Wayne served as a deacon at Winter Garden Primitive Baptist Church then later, Little Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Davenport, FL. He shared his home with God's children on many occasions.
Wayne enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time, but as much as the sport, he loved the time spent with family and friends in so doing.
He will be missed by the many who trusted him as a dependable, trustworthy, and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11:00 am at Lake Hill Cemetery, 5950 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando with Pastor David Crawford officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rufus' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
To share your memories of Rufus, or to leave a special message of condolence for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Family was a priority and great source of enjoyment for Wayne. He is survived by his faithful wife, Patricia, his children Kelly Villari (Simon) and Gregory Rufus Garvin; his sister Julia Ulmer; grandchildren Morgan Willard (Kyle) and Olivia Villari (Ben); great-grandchildren Levi David Willard and Presley Lynn Willard.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Rufus Wilson Garvin and Edna Hull Garvin, of Orlando.
Wayne graduated from Apopka Memorial High School in 1964, then trained to become a journeyman pipefitter and master plumber as a member of the Plumber and Steamfitter Local 803 for more than 50 years.
Wayne married Patricia Anne Wyrosdick on April 13, 1974, at Little Union Primitive Baptist Church in Lithia, FL.
Being a faithful man, Wayne served as a deacon at Winter Garden Primitive Baptist Church then later, Little Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Davenport, FL. He shared his home with God's children on many occasions.
Wayne enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time, but as much as the sport, he loved the time spent with family and friends in so doing.
He will be missed by the many who trusted him as a dependable, trustworthy, and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11:00 am at Lake Hill Cemetery, 5950 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando with Pastor David Crawford officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rufus' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
To share your memories of Rufus, or to leave a special message of condolence for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rufus Wayne Garvin, please visit our flower store.
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