John Dee Wrenn

February 18, 1949 - May 31, 2011
John Dee Wrenn

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J. D. Wrenn, age 62, of Wilmington passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Durham, NC on February 18, 1949 to the late John Dee Wrenn, Sr. and Mable House Wrenn.

J.D. was Fleet Maintenance Supervisor for the Town of Carolina Beach working there since 1993. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, and was always quick to help others. He was a wonderful and loving Husband, Daddy, and Pop-Pop, and will be missed deeply by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Riley Wrenn; two daughters, Lisa Taylor, and Amy Wrenn Womble and husband Burton Womble, Jr.; grandchildren, Gray, Savannah, and Lauren Womble.

The family will see friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday at Wilmington Funeral Chapel.

Graveside memorial services will be 10 am Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington,NC 28403. 910.791.9099


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  • June 03, 2011
    Susan Johnson says:
    I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. God Bless, Susan Johnson

  • June 03, 2011
    Sue James Eversole says:
    Barbara and Amy, Although I haven't seen you all in a long time,I'm so sorry.You guys were always so much fun to be with,I'd run into people in Durham who worked w/John at Mitsubishi.I'm sorry I won't be able to attend as I have to go to Durham,family issues.I'll pray for you,I'd love to see you and grandkids sometime in the future.You are a strong woman,God will help you thru.Love Sue

  • June 03, 2011
    Carmen Woodell says:
    Barbara I am so sorry to hear about Butch. You & and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  • June 03, 2011
    William and Vicki Hunt says:
    Barbara and family - William and I were so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. We want to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family. May God give you strength during this time. William and Vicki

  • June 03, 2011
    Calvin says:
    so sorry, my thoughts are with your family