Wayne Thomas McCandless
Wayne Thomas McCandless, 68, of Taylor Lake Village, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Webster, Texas. He was born on June 25, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York to Bob and Kathryne McCandless.
Wayne attended Georgia Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. Wayne worked as an aerospace engineer for America’s Space Program for three decades. He had a passion for reading. He also loved to spend time with his grandchildren and go for long walks with his dogs.
Wayne is preceded in death by his father, Robert J. McCandless. He is survived by his mother, Kathryne, sons; Brian and Bob McCandless, sister, Joanne Healy, brother, Bobby McCandless, grandchildren; Gia, Niko, and Zeta McCandless, and countless extended family and friends.
A service will be on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00 am at the James Crowder Funeral Home, Webster, Texas.
So sad to hear this news.
Please know we are thinking and praying for the family🙏
Onwards and Upwards! Stellar space career. Enjoyed working with you.
Our family knew him through his love for his grandchildren and always was such a fun, positive energy for my own kids too since they were all toddlers essentially. It was rare to see such an involved grandparent volunteering his time willingly to help raise the kids but also wanting to be a permanent fixture in their lives without hesitation. My condolences to Bob and the kids, as well as all the other family members. You have our sympathies; Grandpa Wayne will be truly missed. ❤️
So sorry for your loss. I knew him through working at Lockheed Martin. He was always pleasant and kind. Prayers for your family.
Our family is so sad that Wayne (Papa) has passed away. He brought so much to the family. Wayne was so interesting to talk to and funny. He made family holidays interesting and fun with his sense of humor and fun facts. He will be so missed! Wayne was such a good grandpa. He loved his grandkids so much. ❤️. He went to their activities and sports events and babysat them. He could tell so many stories if his love and wonder of them. Wayne loved Gia, Niko and Zeta so much and they loved him. He spent so much time with them. Wayne was like a brother/father to his sons. They did things together and enjoyed each other’s company. They could laugh and joke with each other and shared such a close bond. My deepest condolences to Bob and Brian and Kay and Joanne and Bobby and the New York family. Wayne was loved and will be so missed. Eternal rest grant unto him. 💕
Sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “Jesus plainly told her: I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.