Marvin Wainwright

ROCKY MOUNT – Marvin Douglas “Doug” Wainwright, age 80, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Born in Pitt County, NC on January 29, 1943, he was the son of the late Marvin Willis Wainwright and Beatrice Elizabeth Ellis Wainwright. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Garland Wainwright (Ann) of Farmville.

A proud Vietnam Veteran, Doug served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant. He enjoyed his time spent as an auctioneer, was an avid NASCAR fan, and a talented wood worker. A good Christian man, husband, father, and Papa, Doug was loved dearly by his family, especially his grandsons.

Doug is survived by his wife of 40 years, Melga Taylor Wainwright; his son, Ben Davis and wife, Kim of Virginia; his daughter, Tina Davis Hunt and husband, Howard, of Florida; his grandsons, Thomas, Bobby, Alex, and Ethan; his granddaughters, McKenzi and Kaitlyn; his brother Phillip Wainwright and wife, Rose; and his special friends, Pat Roberson and Associate Pastor Charles Kirkland and wife Shirley of Benvenue Baptist Church.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Richard Collins officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Doug’s memory to Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.