Throughout his life, he was active in the community in front and behind the scenes, donating very generously of his time and monetary gifts towards his passions: three of which were the History Museum of Burke County, The Burke County Library archives, and South Mountain Childrens Home. He loved to travel abroad, having visited nineteen different countries and took over thousands of pictures to share with family and friends.
Wayne is survived by numerous close and extended cousins in Burke and Cleveland counties, Georgia and beyond.
He will be entombed alongside his parents at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum. A simple service will be at 2pm, on Saturday, July 26, 2025 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, and because of Waynes love for history, memorial contributions may be made to either the History Museum of Burke County, PO Box 416, Morganton, NC 28680 or Preservation North Carolina, PO Box 27644, Raleigh, NC 27611-7644 or the Ava Gardner Museum, 325 E. Market St., Smithfield, NC 27577.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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With so many cousins spread out, Wayne Weaver was the chain that kept in contact and linked all the cousins together best he could. He was great to share fun stories, milestones, and updates. He liked to be asked questions about growing up with many Aunt's, Uncles, Cousins, and a Grandmother with 9 children who ran a tight ship with an iron fist. Like Aunt Buna and Uncle Wayne he was proud of his family heritage. When he told me his Aunt Ola Hitt in SC turned 103 I thought he might live to be 103. He never slowed down always staying active, traveling, and giving quietly without recognition to so many organizations. He wanted to see that the history of Morganton and Burke County stayed a-lived even after his passing. He didn't give to be noticed he gave with a cheerful heart so others could hear, learn, and appreciate history. He was quiet, observant, yet spoke volumes with his pictures, love for family and history. Wayne Weaver might appeared complex but he was a good man who appreciated simplicity. He was ready to leave this world, feel better, and celebrate. RIP Wayne Weaver "Plu "
With so many cousins spread out, Wayne Weaver was the chain that kept in contact and linked all the cousins together best he could. He was great to share fun stories, milestones, and updates. He liked to be asked questions about growing up with many Aunt's, Uncles, Cousins, and a Grandmother with 9 children who ran a tight ship with an iron fist. Like Aunt Buna and Uncle Wayne he was proud of his family heritage. When he told me his Aunt Ola Hitt in SC turned 103 I thought he might live to be 103. He never slowed down always staying active, traveling, and giving quietly without recognition to so many organizations. He wanted to see that the history of Morganton and Burke County stayed a-lived even after his passing. He didn't give to be noticed he gave with a cheerful heart so others could hear, learn, and appreciate history. He was quiet, observant, yet spoke volumes with his pictures, love for family and history. Wayne Weaver might appeared complex but he was a good man who appreciated simplicity. He was ready to leave this world, feel better, and celebrate. RIP Wayne Weaver Plu
Wayne Hitt, talented photographer and friend, has been known by many for his years of service to the Burke Community as owner of the Camera Center in Morganton, for his friendship through the years, for his dry wit and his skills as a raconteur of history or the day's events, for his Christmas cards featuring a stunning photograph from his travels that year, and for the hundreds of hours he invested in the work of the History Museum of Burke County. He will be missed -- and remembered.
I will forever have fond memories of Wayne! He was a very patient boat driver for all of us crazy Rollins cousins at Lake James. I am grateful for all of his volunteered hours! He was our family historian and photographer. I have many Rollins family photos in which we displayed at our own lake house where i became the “boat driver” and thought of him each time i had to keep a crowd safe!! He will be missed!
May you SIHP Wayne. I appreciate your service through the years at the "Camera Center". Deepest condolences to all who knew and loved you.
I will always remember uncle Wayne and his passion for photography. He always made it to the Rollins Christmas party where he would have everyone a copy of the previous years party and would line everyone up for the present party picture. There are a lot of memories in the pictures he took and everyone was thankful for his time and generosity towards the Rollins family.
Definitely an unforgettable Cousin! I will miss our phone calls but I am blessed to have visited with you in August. Great memories. May you be rejoicing with all the family gone before. RIP Prayers to all the family and friends .
Thank you Wayne Weaver for documenting life through the lens of a true photographer. It was always a good experience talking with someone so articulate & good natured. We will miss you, your sense of levity, and your insights. - Will Alexander
Wayne will be well remembered in our Morganton High School Class of 1953 . He was quiet and very Knowledgeable.