David Wayne Mabry

David Wayne Mabry passed away on Sunday, October 5th,2025 at First Health Hospice House in West End NC with his wife and daughter by his side.

Wayne is the son of Kenneth and Mary Mabry.

Survived by: Wife of 24 years, Donna Brafford Mabry; daughter, Erica Nicole Mabry Shoemaker (Ryan), sons, Casey Ray Foushee (Emily) and Nicholas Stephen Keifer (Hannah); parents, Kenneth & Mary Mabry; sister, Julia Gray (Austin); brother, Robert Hughey (Donna); grandchildren, Madison Prine, Aubrey Shoemaker, Emerson Keifer, Emery Keifer, Rylee Foushee and Landon Foushee; honorable mention Doug Combs (Crystal) and Chuck Fisher(Meghan).

Wayne was a graduate of Jordan Matthews High School, went on to serve in the US Air Force, after honorable discharge he continued his career in mechanics working at HXR automotive, Self employed ( Mabry Automotive) then to Cooper Ford in Pittsboro and then Crossroads ford in Apex. He was a senior master transmission technician, training apprentices to follow in his footsteps, when he and his wife became empty nesters, Wayne went to work on school buses at Chatham County Bus Gargage. Wayne retired June 13,2024. He enjoyed his brief retirement until becoming diagnosed with terminal stage 4 cancer. He fought the good fight, going home to meet Jesus.

Wayne was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and Chatham County Gideons. He has served as a deacon, Gideon Chaplain and Church ministry.

His mission was to spread the good news of Jesus and told many that if thru his sickness one person could be saved it was worth the battle. A visitation for Wayne will be Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 6-8 pm, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 2 pm, at Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Golden and Rev. Marc Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites presented by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers: contributions to Fellowship Baptist Church building fund or Chatham County Gideon Camp.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Mabry family.

Online condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com