Mr. Dewayne Wendell McIntyre, 66, of Greensboro, NC, peacefully departed his earthly life on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Dewayne was born on August 17, 1960, in Clio, SC, to Maxine McIntyre and the late Willie McIntyre, Sr. (Champ). He later made Greensboro, NC, his home.

He graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School in 1978 and was a hardworking and dedicated man who worked at Flowers Bakery in Jamestown for more than ten years. He later continued his career in the janitorial industry until his health began to decline.

Dewayne will be remembered for his warm personality, infectious laughter, sense of humor, and the love he had for his family and friends. One of his favorite pastimes was playing cards. He truly enjoyed gathering around the table with family and friends, sharing good food, laughter, jokes, and stories. He loved cooking, singing and creating special moments with those he loved. The memories made during those times will forever be treasured by his family and friends.

Dewayne leaves behind a lifetime of beautiful memories and countless people whose lives were made better simply because they knew him. Though he is no longer physically with us, his kindness, generosity, laughter, and love will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories his devoted mother, Maxine McIntyre; his six children, Kendrick Allen (Marshe), Tina McIntyre-Farley (Michael), Demetrius Monroe, Tarah Hayes, Trevon McIntyre, and Xzavian McIntyre; seven brothers; Willie McIntyre Jr. (Brenda), John McIntyre (Robin), Leon McIntyre (Tracey), Norman McIntyre (Audria), Gary McIntyre (Sherkica); Jerry Wayne Chandler and James McLean; three sisters; Sheena Avent Campbell, Cheryl McLean, and Renee McCoy; his beloved grandchildren, Caelyn, Treasure, August, and Ashur; he also leaves behind a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends, including his Facebook and TikTok friends, and his best friend, Lisa Manning who will all cherish the memories and moments they shared with him.

The family would like to extend a special and heartfelt thank you to his mother, his brother John and sister-in-law Robin your love, support and efforts to ensure that he was cared for will always be appreciated and remembered.

Although Dewayne's earthly journey has come to an end, the love he shared, the laughter he brought, and the memories he created will live on forever. He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever held in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life service will be held Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Rest peacefully. Your work here is done, but your love and memories will remain with us forever.