Wayne Dudley Vest, DDS

Wayne Dudley Vest, 67, of Waynesboro, Virginia, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Dudley was born on November 14, 1944 in Petersburg, Virginia, the son of the late Howard Ryland and Margaret Hawks Vest. He attended Petersburg High School and graduated from Waynesboro High School, Class of 1963. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Virginia in 1967 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia in 1971.

After several years as a public health dentist with the Virginia Department of Health in Staunton, he settled in Waynesboro, where he opened a private dental practice, first on Rosser Avenue and later on Cherry Avenue. From his office he brightened many smiles and was known to delight his treasured patients and co-workers with his chair-side serenades. He was a kind, gentle, loving and compassionate man with a wonderful sense of humor and whose easy laughter was contagious. He carried these traits throughout his personal and professional life.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, his beloved wife of 44 years, Anne Kay Vest, his children Cabell (Bree) and Anne Iverson (Joshua), and the light of his life, his grandson Graham. He is also survived by his brothers, Ryland and Keith (Teresa), several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 5, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro with Dr. Glen Holman officiating.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Waynesboro First Aid Crew or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory.