Patrick Wayne, Jr. Obituary (1984 - 2021)

John "Patrick" Wayne, Jr., 37 passed away at 8:44 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2021 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. He resided at Jack Mabley Developmental Center in Dixon. Patrick was born February 8, 1984 in Peoria, IL, the beloved son of Pat Wayne, Sr. and Cherie Wilson-Wayne of Normal. Mommy and Daddy will miss Patrick every second of every day, but we know the time has come for him to go to Heaven. His funeral Mass will be at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2021 with Rev. Peter Okola officiating. Visitation will be in the church lobby from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., prior to Mass. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. The funeral Mass will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. The livestream link can be found on the Patrick's Tribute Wall (the tab is at the top of this page). Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington are assisting Pat & Cherie with arrangements. He was preceded in death by Grandparents George P. Wilson, Ruth "Kim" Wilson, Jack G. Wayne, and Wilma W. Wayne. He has many nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles. Patrick loved visits from Mommy & Daddy, Chocolate Mint ice cream, French fries with a lot of ketchup, root beer pop, gas station cookies with sprinkles and chicken noodle soup. He had a favorite "red cup" and "red spoon" he used during visits with parents. He also loved wild bright-colored socks with specific fun things on them! A message to Patrick: "Mommy & Daddy love you very, very much." Patrick's response was always "yup..." XO to everyone who took such good care of him. Memorials may be directed to Epiphany Catholic Church (www.epiphanyparish.com) or to Easter Seals (https://www.easterseals.com/ci/)