Thurmond Wayne Persinger, 80, formerly of Covington, died Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Laurels of Charlottesville Nursing Center.

He was born July 3, 1945 in Maple Fork, WV, a son of the late Charles W. Persinger and Janice Marie Armentrout Lemon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Hancock Persinger; his second wife, Rosemary Bailey Persinger; and one brother, Robert Eugene Persinger.

Wayne retired in 1999 from Smurfit Westrock as National Account Sales Manager. He was a longtime member of the former Alleghany Country Club.

Survivors include his daughter, Michelle (Danny) Porterfield of Louisa; a son, Jeff (Jen) Persinger of Ashland; seven grandchildren, Chelsie Porterfield, Josh Porterfield, Julia (Alex Eckenrode) Porterfield, Bethany (Kevin) Rogers, Trevor Bartholomew, Rachael Bartholomew, and Mason Persinger; one great-grandchild, Grace Craig; two sisters, Sequita (Butch) Painter of Maple Fork, WV and Penny (Jack) Mobley of Beckley, WV; a several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Wayne’s wishes, his body will be cremated.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Interment will follow at the Alleghany Memorial Park.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.