Wayne Arthur Widner

May 1, 2021

Wayne Arthur Widner, age 77, of the Riverdale Community in Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 1, 2021. If you knew him, you loved him, because he was one of the most special people in the world. He was preceded in death by his son, Chris Widner; sister, Jean York, and parents, Whitt and Deema Widner. His loved ones that will miss him like crazy are wife of 55 years, Shirley; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Stanley Rose; the Greatest Grandchildren in the world, Josh and his wife Holley Rose and Sarah Rose. Extra special family Anita, Brent, Mandy, David, Tina, Michelle, Dennis, Patsy, Koa, Kyla, Philip, Jabin, Bryon, Preston, Zachary and Sissy. Jennifer Berry, his wonderful hospice nurse of 15 months, who became a part of our family along with many others who came to his aid during his almost 2 years of hospice care. So many others not listed but very special to all of us and him. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 pm Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Rose Funeral & Cremation – Broadway. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosefuneraltn.com.