Wayne Broadwater

WAYNE WILBUR BROADWATER, age 82, of Bristow, VA, died on March 15, 2007, at the Prince William Hospital, Manassas. He was born March 20, 1924, in Jennings, MD, to the late John Raymond and Laura (Stephen) Broadwater. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Elbert, Homer, Robert, Allen and Don; and three sisters, Helen Robeson, Bessie Sangston and Rella Albright. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lois (Anderson) Broadwater; and two sons, Gary W. Broadwater and his wife Leshia of Gainesville, VA, David Broadwater and his wife Patricia of Bristow, VA; and one grandson, Ryan Broadwater of Bristow, VA. Also surviving are three sisters, Melva Isella and husband Carmene, Joppa, MD, Evelyn Ringler, Salisbury, PA and Norma Petenbrink and husband Ronald, Frostburg, MD; and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Wayne attended Grantsville High School and enlisted in the Navy in 1942. He attained the rank of Master Chief Gunner's Mate in 1959 and retired in 1972 after 30 years of service. He began his naval career in the Armed Guard during the early years of World War II and served on 3 Merchant ships. This was followed by tours of duty on 9 U.S. Navy ships throughout his career. Included in his military service he was a Recruit Instructor at the U.S. Naval Training Center in San Diego in 1950-51. He also served a tour of duty at the U.S. Naval Examining Center in Great Lakes, Illinois, which was followed by an assignment as a Small Arms Instructor at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He also served as a Small Arms Instructor at the eleventh Naval District, San Diego. Wayne's last assignment was as Chief Recruiter at the U.S. Navy Recruiting Station in Washington, DC. While stationed there, because of airplane hijackings, he received a temporary assignment as a U.S. Marshal on overseas civilian aircraft. He was assigned to Pan American flights which took him all over the world. During his Navy career he also participated as a competitive shooter in the Navy Fleet Rifle and Pistol Matches. After his naval career, Wayne and 2 navy friends formed Shipmates, Ltd. With the purpose of opening an equipment rental business in Manassas. They opened a Taylor Rental Center franchise in 1972. For many years Wayne was commonly referred to as "Mr. Taylor" around town. The business grew and the name was later changed to Rental Depot. With 8 locations in Virginia, Rental Depot became one of the largest family owned rental store chains in the country. In 1997, the business was sold to a national company, Prime Equipment of Houston, Texas. After retirement he was founding shareholder of Patriot National Bank of Reston. He later became a founding shareholder of Cardinal Financial Corp. (Cardinal Bank). He retired early in 2006 as a director of Cardinal Financial Corp. and was named Director Emeritus by that organization. Wayne received many awards and citation during his naval career. He was most proud of the Navy Achievement Award which was presented to him by Admiral Thomas Moorer (Chief of Naval Operations) aboard ship while serving on the light cruiser U.S.S. Oklahoma City, CLG-5, during his Vietnam Tour, 1968-69. During his business career Wayne participated in many business groups such as the chamber of commerce, builders association, and equipment rental associations. He was past President of the National Capital Area Rental Association and the Virginia Rental Association. For his efforts on behalf of the equipment rental industry in Virginia and on the national scene, Wayne received one of the highest awards of the American Rental Association, the Meritorious Service Award in 1989. Wayne had a love of country and the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading military and historical books and had a love of antique cars and military vehicles. For years he drove the Grand Marshal in his '57 Red Chevy convertible in the Manassas Christmas Parade. He belonged to the Fleet Reserve Association, National Rifle Association, American Legion Post #10, Bull Run Region Antique Car Club of America, Old Dominion Region Vintage Car Club of America, Military Vehicles Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter of NCRS, U.S.S. Oklahoma City Association and U.S. Navy Competitive Shooters Association, and was a retired member of the American Rental Association. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at PIERCE-PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 9609 Center St., Manassas, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 10 a.m. Viewing will then be held at Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville, MD on Friday, March 23, 2007; from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, Virginia 20109-6434 or a charity of your choice in memory of Wayne W. Broadwater. Condolences can be sent to www.pricefh.com

Wayne Broadwater

March 20, 1924 - March 15, 2007