Ret. Col. Andrew J. Waynick, III, of Mt. Juliet, passed away Sept. 20 at the age of 81. 

Waynick was born March 29, 1931 and grew up with a love for sports, family and his country, serving 39 years in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Selma Waynick. He is survived by his wife, Ann Waynick; children, Kimberly and Jerry; and his granddaughter, Tiffani.

Graveside services were Sunday, Sept. 23 at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with a visitation at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice. 

Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, (615)758-5459, obituary line (615)758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com.