Ronald “Wayne” Heath, 76, died Friday February 21, 2025 at Sentara Leigh Hospital surrounded by family. A native of Newport News, he had been a resident of the Virginia Peninsula his entire life. Wayne was a friend to everyone and was always the sharpest dressed man in the room. He never worked a day in his life because he truly loved what he did. He was a loyal employee at Casey Auto Group for over 30 years and earned himself the title of Mr. BMW.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucretia Heath, and his brother, Guy Heath. Survivors include his beloved twin, Donald Wade Heath, two daughters, Jennifer Wilks and her husband, Michael, Adrienne Montgomery and her husband, Michael, and four adoring grandchildren, Hannah, Audrey, Kailey, and infant granddaughter Ellie.
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, February 27, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The service will be live-streamed at peninsulafuneralhome.com/video/. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
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Wayne was a great friend.He was very professional in everything he did or say.His world was his two daughters and his grand children.He was liked by everyone.He and his twin brother Wade were so much alike.They enjoyed one another like nothing I’ve ever experienced.It was a blessing having a close relationship with wayne.Until we meet again.
God rest your sweet soul my friend.
Wayne was good friend during our school years. I knew him to be a good man. He will surely be missed by all that knew him
My deepest condolences to all the family and Wade – I haven’t seen Wayne since HS but I remember him well – sad to see former classmates pass -may his name always be a blessed memory
Condolences
My sincere condolences to his family. I have fond memories of Wayne and Wade from high school.
A dear Christian friend and colleague at BMW. He lived out his faith every day. Praying for his family.
Thank you Wayne for being the best and for being that great mentor, trainor, and friend to all.
My sincere condolences to his family. Wayne and Wade are great friends! Wayne will surely be missed by all who knew him!
I am very saddened to learn of Wayne’s passing. My sincerest sympathy to his brother Wade, and to the families. Praying for comfort and peace for family and friends.💔
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. Psalm115:16
Wayne and his twin brother Wade were my fellow cadets at Frederick Military Academy in Portsmouth Virginia in the late 1960’s. What I remember most about them is their affable personality and also being great singers. I am sure that there will be many at the FMA reunion this year that will remember Wayne fondly and be saddened to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to Wade and the rest of the family.
I remember Wayne from our time on the wrestling team. He and Wade were always very close. My prayers are with Wade and the family during this time of mourning.