Dr. Robert Wayne Strain

Wayne grew up in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School. He went on to earn his degrees in education from LSU, where he received his doctorate in 1983. He proudly served in the U. S. Army from 1971 to 1974.

Wayne began his career as a teacher and coach. He later became an administrator and retired as the ESL Coordinator for high schools in EBRPSS. He also served as State Director for SACS and retired as Regional Vice President for the Southeast Region of AdvancED.

An avid LSU fan and dedicated jogger, Wayne will be remembered for his commitment to education, his service to community and the lasting impact he made on countless number of students, teachers, fellow administrators. His legacy will live on through those he came into contact with during his career and even into retirement.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary-Ellen; his sister, Faye Morris (Hubert);his brothers, Johnny Strain (Doris) and Duane Strain (Michelle); his sister-in-law, Pat Strain; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Roy Strain; his mother, Willie “Billie” Brashier; his stepfather, Lanier Brashier; his brother, Ben Roy “Sonny” Strain, Jr.; his sister, Carolyn Kelly; and his nephew, Chance Morris.

Funeral services are scheduled for February 26, 2026. A visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 10 AM to 12 PM; with the service beginning at 12 PM. Burial will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park, 9595 Florida Blvd.