Wayne C. French, 89, of Signal Mountain passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 2, 2024 surrounded by his family.  Wayne was born on July 17, 1934 in Dandridge, TN to Mack and Naomi French.  Wayne loved his church and serving the Lord, was an active and devoted member of Bible Baptist Church in Hixson.  He received his Bachelors Degree in education from ETSU and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Wayne was employed by General Shale Brick Company as a superintendent and retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Naomi French, son, Jason C. French, brothers, Robert and Johnny, sisters, Emma and Caroline, and his beloved cocker spaniel, Pepper.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Trula French of Signal Mountain, daughter, Kim (Beau) Romanini of Signal Mountain, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in the chapel of Hamilton Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Bates and Gene Bennett officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.  Family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bible Baptist Church, 1966 Northpoint Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37415.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.