Wayne M Grommet

Wayne M. Grommet, 59, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He moved to Jonesboro in 1969, coming from Brinkley, Arkansas and was a member of St. Timothy’s Anglican Church. Wayne was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and had received the Silver Beaver Award, a Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow. Wayne was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and he considered his grandchildren to be the very center of his world. While his friends and family rejoice for his entering into the presence of his Lord, he will be sorely missed by the loved ones and friends he leaves behind. He owned and operated W & G Photo Lab for many years.

Wayne was preceded in death by his father Wayne C. Grommet. Wayne is survived by his wife, Susie Grommet, of the home; son, Michael Grommet and wife Cindy of Cordova, Tennessee; mother, Iris Grommet, Brinkley; brother Allen Grommet, Forrest City; Judith Stokes, Marvell, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Abby, Emily, Kristen, and Caitlyn Grommet, all of Cordova, Tennessee.

A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Pine Log Cemetery with a memorial service at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2008 at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church with Father Brad Cunningham officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 5-7 Friday at Emerson Funeral Home.

For those wishing to leave lasting memorials, the family request you please consider Helping Neighbors Food Pantry, 528 W. Monroe, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401. To sign an online registry go to www.emersonfuneralhome.com .

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