L. Wayne Wadsworth, 75, died Nov. 26, 2011, at his home.
He was born in Sycamore, Ala., and lived in Vero Beach since 1952, coming from his birthplace.
He was manager of the Assembly Division at Piper, retiring after 30 years of service, and for the past several years was a property manager at John’s Island.
He had played Minor League Baseball with the Dodgers in Vero Beach, served as Little League Baseball chief umpire and was the manager/coach of the Press Journal Little League Baseball team for many years.
He was a member of Immanuel Church, and served as head usher at First Church of God in Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Carol Love Wadsworth, of Vero Beach; sons, Scott Wadsworth, of Trussville, Ala., Kelly Wadsworth, of Vero Beach and Mitch Wadsworth, of Pell City, Ala.; daughter, Gena Comes, of Vero Beach; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Church, 455 58th Avenue SW, Vero Beach, FL 32968.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 28 at Immanuel Church.
His life celebration service will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at Immanuel Church.
Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.