Wayne Diamond

Wayne Diamond, born February 3, 1944, born in Marshall, County, Boaz, AL, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025.

Wayne was a long-time member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather “PawPaw”. He was loved by many family members and will be missed by all that knew him. 

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jimmie Diamond, and seven (7) siblings. He is survived by his wife, Paulette Diamond; daughters, Stacey Diamond of Knoxville, TN, Sonya Scott (Andy) of Chattanooga, TN, and son, Stanton Diamond (Meredith) of Knoxville, TN; granddaughters, Natlalee, Lydia and Makayla; sisters, Kathy McCormick of Boaz, AL, and Evelyn Diamond of Cumming, GA.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel. Family and friends will then travel in procession to East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (2200 John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920) where Wayne will be laid to rest with full military honors at 2:00 PM.  Services officiated by Dr. Scott Hood.  

The family would like to thank UT Medical Center Hospice, Cornerstone Caregivers and all the family and friends that called, sent cards, texted, brought food, gave encouragement and said prayers over the last few weeks. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.