Wayne Pemberton

July 16, 1945 - March 20, 2021

NEW PALESTINE - Wayne A. Pemberton, age 75, of New Palestine, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis on July 16, 1945 to Keith and Belva (Wade) Pemberton. He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1964. Wayne attended Purdue and studied engineering. He served in the Army National Guard and the Coast Guard. He married Susan (Norris) Pemberton on July 31, 1999. He worked at Emerson Appliance and Mursix Corportion as an engineer for many years. Wayne loved spending time with his family, boating and cars, especially Corvettes. He is survived by his wife, Susan Pemberton; children, Sheila Savage (Brian), Todd Pemberton (Kimberly) and Shannon Smoot (Dennis); siblings, John Pemberton (Jeannie), Sally Irwin (Sam) and Tonda Curry; grandchildren, Taylor Bailey (Tyler), Madison Savage, Troy Smoot, Austin Pemberton, Riley Pemberton, Hannah Pemberton, Matthew Rajabi, Christopher Rajabi and Jacob Easler; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Belva; first wife, Sharon Pemberton; brothers, Steve and Kenny Pemberton, brother-in-law, George Curry; and granddaughter, Ashlyn Savage. A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at New Palestine Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Hancock County Humane Society, 214 E. Main St. Greenfield, IN 46140. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.