Wayne Morris

Roughton

Wayne M. Roughton

November 16, 1947 – November 7, 2026

Wayne Morris Roughton, 78, of Columbia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.

Wayne was born in Tyrrell County on November 16, 1947, to the late Morris Wesley and Dimple Spencer Roughton. He was married to Frances Brickhouse Roughton, who preceded him in death.

A hardworking man who spent his life in construction, he was a licensed plumber and skilled craftsman who could build a house from the foundation to the shingles. Known for his remarkable ability to troubleshoot problems, he could envision solutions simply by looking at them. A man's man at heart, he loved the outdoors, particularly hunting, setting mullet nets, and, in earlier years, running a commercial shrimp boat.

Above all else, family was his greatest joy, especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He loved taking his grandsons hunting and teaching them the skills of working with their hands. With his granddaughters and great-granddaughter, his softer, playful side shone through, whether playing dress-up or letting them put makeup on him. Tough and hardworking as he was, he never hesitated to do whatever brought a smile to his grandchildren's faces.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Bryan Funeral Service Chapel. Pastor Royce Reynolds will officiate.

A private committal will be held at Soundside Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

Surviving are two sons, Shannon G. Roughton (Jamie) of Simpsonville, SC, and Dean M. Roughton of Elizabeth City; a daughter, June R. Pierce (Chuck) of Edenton; five grandchildren, Ginny P. Turner (Bryce), Connor Roughton (Toni), Jack Pierce (Andrea), Paige Roughton, Drake Roughton; a great-grandchild, McKenzie Turner; a brother-in- law, Joe Davenport of Columbia and a sister-in-law, Connie Liverman (Howard) of Columbia.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gay R. Davenport and Teanie R. Armstrong.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Columbia.