Paul Dean Wampler

Waycross – Paul Dean Wampler, 56, of Waycross passed away Wednesday (September 24, 2025) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Portage, WI his parents were Edwin Wampler and Anna Bonnett Wampler. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Smith Wampler; a brother, Preston Wampler; and 2 nephews, Walter Goodyear, Jr. and James Wampler.

Paul served in the United States Navy for 20 years and was a truckdriver who loved his family dearly. He loved riding his side by side, fishing, playing darts and cards and watching the Greenbay Packers.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Owen Wampler (Jessica) of Waycross; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Lynn Minnick (Mykle) and Erin Wampler of Waycross; 5 grandchildren, Brantlee Minnick, Braxton Minnick, Hailey Minnick, Cayden Wampler and Carson Wampler; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Phillip Wampler of WI, Perry Wampler (Debra) on MN, Pete Wampler (Linda) and Penn Wampler all of WI; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Pat Thome (Jon) of Oxford, WI and Pam Cook of Baraboo, WI; and also several other relatives and a host of friends.

A memorial service will be held Thursday morning (October 2, 2025) at 10am at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary St. Beaufort, SC 29902.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.