Candler, Herbert Wayne

Herbert Wayne Candler, 71, of Peterstown, WV., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Herbert was born on March 6, 1954, in Giles County, VA., and was a son of the late Robert Aaron Candler, Jr. and Eva Helen Blankenship Candler. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Crystal Renee Candler also of Narrows, VA.

Wayne grew up in Narrows, VA, graduating from Narrows High School in 1972. He was employed by Celanese Acetate where he also served as a proud member of the fire brigade. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding motorcycles and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his son Jerry (wife Tegan) Candler and family of Winston-Salem, NC, sister Yolanda (husband Jack) Vickers of Conway, SC, and their children and families of Simpsonville, SC, and Kansas City, MO, brother Bruce (wife, Diane) Cumbee and family of Narrows, VA, and four grandchildren: Jeremy Candler II, Ashlyn and Leelyn Nelson, and Maddox Dunn. Wayne will be missed as a father, brother, grandfather, and friend.

A celebration of life will be held August 29, 2025, at 11:00am in the Birchlawn Burial Park Mausoleum in Pearisburg, VA with the Rev Jack Vickers officiating.

The family is being served by Givens – Riffe Funeral Service in Narrows, VA (540) 726-2442; online at riffefuneralservice.com