He was a native of Port Arthur, Texas and had been a resident of the Sulphur-Lake Charles area for the last 50 years. Wayne was a member of Maplewood First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Jean LaGrappe of Sulphur; his daughters, Kristie Hunnicutt and husband, Brice of Longview, Texas and Kodie Manning and husband, Dr. Bryan Manning of Sulphur; his brother, Bryan LaGrappe and wife, Jewell of Dickinson, Texas; his sister, Andrea Phillips and husband, Barney of Sealey, Texas; his niece, Laura Phillips; and his grandchildren, Craig and Erin Hunnicutt, and Stone, Henry, and Crane Manning.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, July 16, in Maplewood First Baptist Church. Dr. Jeremy Blocker and Dr. Ronnie Burke will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the time of service Monday in the church. The family would like to thank all of Wayne's caregivers and medical staff of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Memorial donations may be made to Maplewood First Baptist Church Youth Ministry. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
