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 01, 2011
    Brian and Rebecca osborne says:
    I am so deeply sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to his family. I have such fond memories of JD, like every time i saw him, he always had some corny joke or one liner to tell me. he would always make me smile and laugh. he was also always there if you needed him no matter what time of day or night. He always had time for his friends. My mother and step father (Ed and Cathy Lehman) introduced me to JD and my world has been for the better ever since. He had helped out my parents so much with getting settled in carolina beach. He knew everyone and everything. I will truely miss him. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers JD.

  • June 01, 2011
    Cathy & Ed Lehman says:
    Cathy and i wish you the deepest condolences. I am sorry we couldnt be there. We loved JD very much and will miss him even more. If there is anything we can do just ask. Cathy and i love you all very much.

  • June 01, 2011
    JAMES AUSTIN says:
    To the family of J.D. Wrenn, From the Austin Family and the employees of Austin & Sons Garage we send you our deepest sympathies and regrets for your loss of a fine man, husband, and father. Over the years we were priviliged to work with J.D. on numerous town vehicles repairs. He will be sorely missed by us,the town employees, and his staff. Please contact us @ 7935333 if we can be of any assistance.

  • June 01, 2011
    Carl Sasser says:
    May the Lord bless you and keep you.

  • June 01, 2011
    Michelle and JP Guarino says:
    Our thoughts are with in this most difficult time. Please know we are here if you need anything today or in the future. Much love to your family.