Wayne Allen Barbee Sr.

October 17, 1957 - December 2, 2016

Wayne Barbee, 59, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at his home in Pflugerville, TX. He was born on October 17, 1957 in Mercedes, TX to James Barbee and Lollie Barbee. Wayne grew up in Montclair, CA. He founded Wayne Barbee Mufflers in 1981 in Harlingen, TX which he later relocated to Austin, TX where the family business flourished. Wayne married Cleo Soto Barbee in January 19, 1980 in La Feria, TX. They were happily married for nearly 37 marvelous years. Wayne was an avid and devoted member of the Honor Bound Motorcycle Ministry, he Led in the Men’s Bible Study a few times a week for over 25 years, and he was the Vice President/Chaplain of Peace on Earth Ministry. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, golfing, reading and studying the Bible, as well as evangelizing and ministering to everyone. Wayne was preceded in death by his Mother, Lollie Barbee. Wayne is survived by his wife, Cleo, of Harlingen; his sons and their spouses, Wayne Jr. and Brandi Barbee, Steven and Emily Barbee, James and Carla Barbee, and his daughter, Blair Barbee; his brother and sisters and their spouses, Jim and MaryAnn Barbee, Brenda and Bob Beringer, and Carmen and Frank Rios; and his grandchildren, Zoe, Mia, Alex, Abigal, Jayden, and two on the way. A visitation will be held at the GT Austin Church (2700 Northland Drive, Austin, TX 78758) on Monday, December 5, 2016; The family will be greeting friends and relatives from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the GT Austin Church (2700 Northland Drive, Austin, TX 78758) on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Cooke-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home (14501 N. IH-35, Pflugerville, TX 78660) In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the “Honor Bound Motorcycle Ministry”, P.O. Box 116, Pflugerville, TX 78691