WAYNE J. BOUTHOT, 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Born in Wilmington, NC, Wayne graduated from Wayne High School in 1975 and retired from Phelps Dodge / REA Magnet Wire after more than thirty years of service. He enjoyed restoring broken electronics and small engines and collecting DVDs and music. He is survived by two brothers, Ronald (Angel) and Brad (Christina); nieces and nephews, Shannon, Nicole, Thane, Tonia, Angela, Adam, Justin and Jenna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reginald and Martha Markiton-Bouthot; and two brothers, Raney and Raymond. No service is scheduled at this time.