[NCham] Wayne Williams K4MOB - SK

[Gary Pearce KN4AQ]

Wayne Williams K4MOB - SK

I just received word that Wayne Williams K4MOB died this morning (Tuesday, 
February 12).  He was 65 years old.

Most hams in North Carolina knew Wayne as the editor of the SERA Repeater 
Journal for the past 23 years, and a driving force in SERA, as well as 
owner of Williams Radio, a fixture at hamfests since the 70's.

Wayne had been diagnosed with cancer in 1999.  He underwent surgery and 
chemotherapy, which kept the disease in remission for more than a 
year.  Last summer, his doctor found more cancer, but could not operate 
because Wayne had not healed from the first surgery.  Chemotherapy kept the 
cancer at bay until last month, when it grew quickly.  About two weeks ago, 
Wayne's doctor discontinued all treatment except for pain relief.

While friends and family prayed for a miracle recovery, Wayne told me he 
already received a miracle - the ability to use the time he had left to put 
his affairs in order and make closer ties with family and friends.  Faced 
with no alternative, he prepared to die without fear or sorrow.

Funeral arrangements have not been made yet.  I'll let you know as soon as 
I receive word.

73,
Gary KN4AQ

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Gary Pearce KN4AQ
Editor, Repeater Journal
SouthEastern Repeater Association
116 Waterfall Ct.
Cary, NC 27513
919-380-9944
kn4aq@sera.org
www.sera.org