Wayne Thomas Williams Jr., a 52-year-old male, tragically passed away on July 28, 2020, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Wayne was born on May 25, 1968, in Fayetteville and graduated from Terry Sanford High School. He proudly served his country for eight years in the US Army before being medically retired. At the time of his death, he was working on his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University. Wayne's family, including his mother Barbara G.
Buchanan, brother Carlos R. Williams III, son Garrett T. Williams, and daughters Nyana M. Williams and Courtney Nix, were devastated by his untimely death.
On the night of July 28, 2020, Wayne Thomas Williams Jr. was found in the road suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. The circumstances surrounding his death were shocking and left the community in mourning.
The investigation into Wayne's death revealed that he had been shot, but details about the suspects, arrests, or any ongoing litigation related to his murder remain unclear. The Fayetteville Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, but no significant updates or breakthroughs have been reported. Wayne's family continues to seek justice for his senseless death, hoping that the perpetrator will be brought to justice.
Wayne's death has left a lasting impact on his family and the Fayetteville community. His family held a graveside memorial service on August 5, 2020, at Lafayette Memorial Park to honor his memory. Despite the tragedy, Wayne's legacy lives on through his children and the memories shared by those who knew and loved him. The community remains united in their support for Wayne's family, hoping that justice will eventually be served.
