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Wayne Huell Brinkley, 90, exited this earth peacefully in his sleep and went to be with Jesus Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Denton, Texas. He was born to Henry and Eula (Martin) Brinkley, June 22, 1928, in White House, Tennessee. Wayne married the love of his life, Charleen Lewis, February 5, 1955. He served in the United States Airforce (1951-59), receiving the National Defense Services Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Wayne graduated from Baylor University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and began his career as Director of Freight Transportation with International Freezers in Laredo, Texas. International Freezers was soon purchased by U. S. Cold Storage and Wayne was named Vice President and Manager of the Laredo, Texas plant. In time, he moved to Arlington, Texas, and oversaw the building and management of a new U. S. C. S. plant. Wayne volunteered with various organizations including the Salvation Army and Rotary Club. He taught Sunday School, always found a place to serve in church or his community and co-hosted countless dinner parties with Charleen through the years. Wayne and Charleen lived and acquired many wonderful friends in Laredo, Waco, and Arlington, Texas, as well as, in White House, Tennessee. He was a hardworking man, loving husband, father and grandfather, and dear friend to many! Wayne is survived by his wife, Charleen of Denton; son, J.W. Brinkley, daughter-in-law, Kim, and grandchildren, Jessica and Jeremy of Aubrey, Texas; sister, Dartha (Dot) Roaden of White House, Tennessee; and a loving extended family in Texas and Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eula; daughter, Kathleen; and brothers, Gerald, Charles W. and J.D. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX with Randy Shuffield officiating. A private family interment will follow at Belew Cemetery in Aubrey, TX. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Wayne Huell Brinkley

June 22, 1928 - March 31, 2019