Reverend Roger Wayne Alewine Sr., 83, of Franklin passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Born in Red Bank SC, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Ileen Goodwin Alewine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Larry Alewine and sisters, Miriam Alewine, Evelyn Alewine and Lois Alewine.
Rev. Alewine, a Franklin resident since 2016, was a minister of music and senior adults at First Baptist Gulfport in Gulfport MS. He served the National Guard until 1957 and enjoyed playing golf in his free time. He also served as minister of music at First Baptist Franklin, Franklin NC from 1980-1985.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia “Anne” Sox Alewine; Daughter Lindy (Jerry) Blanton of Franklin; son, Wayne (DeAnn) Alewine of Gulfport MS; sister Pat Miles of Lexington SC; sister Nettie Alewine of Lexington SC, five Grandchildren, Tyler (April) Blanton, Logan (Rebekah) Blanton, Ryland Alewine, Savannah Alewine, Skylar Alewine; and two great grandchildren, Charlie and Camilla.
Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Gulfport MS at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Hospice House Foundation of WNC, PO Box 815, Franklin, NC 28744.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com