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Rev. Wayne Edward Volz, 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 10, 2017. As written in 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Wayne fought the good fight, kept the faith and has finished the race set before him. Wayne was born on June 20, 1935, in San Antonio, Texas. He was the oldest of four children born to Joseph John, Jr. and Minnie Volz. Wayne married his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Gloria Jean Norville, on June 30, 1954. Wayne and Gloria enjoyed 62 years of marriage before she was called home to Heaven in December of 2016. Wayne was also preceded in death by his parents and brother, William A. Volz. Wayne’s love of both his God and his country led him to a life of serving others. He joined the San Antonio Police Department in 1957, retiring as a Detective after 21 years of service. Before retiring from the police department, Wayne began serving as the Associate Pastor of Glad Tidings Church, in San Antonio. In 1978, Wayne responded to God’s call to full-time ministry by accepting the Senior Pastor position at the First Assembly of God Church in Aransas Pass. During his 29 years as the Pastor there, Wayne also served as Presbyter for the Assemblies of God Corpus Christi Section and was known throughout the community as a man of integrity and honor, someone who loved Jesus and lived his life fully by the Word of God. Wayne ministered his faith to all who knew him not only by his words, but by the way he lived his life. He dedicated his life to bringing people to know and accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Even after retiring from full-time ministry, Wayne continued to minister to his family and loved ones through his unwavering love of the Lord and his faith in Him. Wayne was known throughout his community as Pastor Volz, but to those who loved him most, he was simply Dad and Grandpa. Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and leaves behind a legacy which will live on in his children; David Volz (Kathy), Darrell Volz (Diana) and Rev. Donald Volz; grandchildren, Crystal (Shane), Jeremy (Shara), Michael, Tracy, Garrett, Victoria (Kyle), Vanessa (Tim), Jonathan and Cameron; and great-grandchildren, Payten, McKenzie, Parker, Courtlyn, Presten, Drew, Porter, Cambri, Presley, Sophi and Ryder. He is also survived by his sisters: Mary Summey (Jack) and Betty Warrington; along with countless other family members, friends and loved ones that were touched in some way by Wayne’s life, love, example and guidance. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 6:00pm until 8:00 pm at Mission Park South, San Antonio. The funeral service will be held Friday, April 14, 2017, at 1:00pm at Mission Park South with a graveside service immediately following at Mission Burial Park South.

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Wayne Edward Volz

June 20, 1935 - April 10, 2017