Michael Wayne Boatright

Michael Wayne Boatright May 14, 1955 - August 15, 2023 To know Wayne was to love him, and he returned that love with actions. He was willing to help others using his many talents: car repair, car painting, yard work, house building, renovations, moving, house painting, you name it. Wayne loved his family fiercely, and literally would do everything in his power to keep them safe and cared for. He was wrapped around his daughters’ pinky fingers, buying what they wanted as well as needed. This applied to Sue as well, often buying things above budget to show his love. Wayne learned car mechanics at an early age from his Dad. He excelled in many aspects of this, but in later years especially enjoyed body work and painting. He enjoyed purchasing wrecked Camrys and transforming them so family and friends could have a reasonably-priced car to drive. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, camping, boating, skiing, hiking, traveling, gardening and spending quality time with family and friends. He enjoyed every activity to the fullest, and did nothing halfway. Wayne’s work career was varied: from being a manager at Hardee’s, owning an Exxon Station, and helping test clay for a clay mining company. He began his 33 years at Savannah River Plant in 1984 and retired in 2017. After Wayne’s salvation experience in 1987, he was a faithful member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Clearwater SC where he taught Sunday School, was a Teen leader, Girls’ Softball Coach, an usher and part of the volunteer grounds keepers. He became a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church in Six Mile SC in July 2021 when Wayne and Sue moved to Liberty SC. Surviving Wayne is his wife of over 48 years, Sue, his daughters Amy (Stan), Cecilia (David), grandchildren John Michael, Austin, Caleb, Zeke, Nadia and Joanna. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters: Jim Boatright, Mae Andrews, Tony Boatright and Maxine Boatright. Special, sincere thanks to all family, friends, care helpers and Amedysis Hospice Care who helped our family during these difficult times. Visitation will take place at Lakeside Baptist Church in Clearwater, SC at 2:00 on Saturday, August 19, 2023 with Memorial Service following there at 3:00. www.besidethelake.com Flowers can be sent to Lakeside Baptist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mountainviewfunerals.com Mountain View is in Pickens, SC Memorials can be made in Wayne’s honor to Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Park Road, Ste 250, Charlotte NC 28209 — www.alz.org/sc There will be no graveside service. Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the Boatright family.