Wayne H. Markworth

Wayne H. Markworth, age 80 of Centerville, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and the support of his good friends.

Wayne was the Director of Bands at Centerville High School from 1970-2005. In addition, he was WGI Winds Director from 2014-2024, a long time professor of marching band techniques at Wright State University, a band judge and clinician, and an active trumpeter.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Newcomer Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, OH 45459). A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Epiphany Lutheran Church (6430 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45459). Please click here to view a livestream of the service on Saturday. 

In lieu of flowers and at the family's request, please consider a donation to Centerville Band Boosters or Springboro Wind Symphony, or to any good cause you'd like to support in Wayne's name.

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