Garry Wayne Peloquin

Mr. Garry Wayne Peloquin, beloved husband of Dorthe Peloquin, entered into rest on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence.

The family will receive friends at Wesley United Methodist Church on Thursday, February 19, 2026 starting at 1:00 PM. The funeral service will start at 2:30 with Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating. A private burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park.

Wayne was born in Welsh, Louisiana to Lud and Dorlene Peloquin. In 1955, like many young men of his generation, he joined the United States military and served three years in the army. After fulfilling his military service, he concentrated on his education and career. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama in 1964, and a Master of Science in Health Planning and Administration from the University of Cincinnati in 1986. He was chief Radiological technologist at Baptist Hospital in Memphis from 1965 until 1966, when he became the administrator at Magnolia Haven in Tuskegee. He left there in 1969, and the remainder of his career was spent serving the public as a hospital administrator. He worked at Macon County Hospital and North Alabama Hospital in Russellville, Alabama until 1974. It was in that year that he moved his family to Georgia. He was named president of Humana Hospital in Augusta and held that position from 1974 until 1994, when he retired. Even after retirement, he found time to serve as Interim president of both Master Healthcare Insurance and Tenet Healthcare Corporation.

His career was defined not only by achievement, but by integrity, leadership, and unwavering service to others. Over the years, he garnered special recognition many times, including Humana Executive of the Year, three-time recipient of the Humana Award for outstanding Accomplishments, three-time recipient of the Humana Award for Continuing Excellence as well as the Doctors Hospital Medical Staff Award of Appreciation for both 10 and 20 years of service. He was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America, where he acquired the Silver Beaver Award and was bestowed the William Spurgeon Award, which is the highest recognition for individuals and organizations contributing significant leadership to the Explorer Program. He was the recipient of the Paul Harris Award presented by the Rotary Club of America and was also presented the Civil Defense Award by the governor of Alabama. Wayne was responsible for founding the local chapter of the Alabama Alumni Association.

In addition to his wife, Dorthe, he is survived by his sons, Garry Lud Peloquin and Jerry Wayne Peloquin (Allyson), his grandchildren, Jacob and Abigail Peloquin and his sister, Wyondia Hill (DeWayne). He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Margaret Ann “Peggy” Peloquin.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Peloquin, Joey Ingram, Wade Ingram, DeWayne Hill, Gary Grant and Hunter Slaton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ken Sheen, Lee Gray and Ernest “Sonny” Hornsby.

The family would like to recognize his oncologist, Dr. Brent H. Limbaugh and his family physician, Dr. Daniel Boone for their exceptional care.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church at www.wesleyumc.net

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