Mr. Nathan “Wayne” Stark went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2022, after a valiant fight against cancer. Wayne was born on October 20, 1937, in Alexander City, Alabama. As the son of missionaries and pastors, Wayne spent his teenage years in Recife, Brazil before coming back to the United States and attending Auburn University, where he met Wanda Claybrook, his wife of 62 years.

Wayne was a member of Faith Temple Church where he served as organist, elder, Sunday School teacher and choir member. He was an active community leader, businessman, and entrepreneur, starting multiple businesses, including Stark Auto Parts and SkilStaf. Wayne was a pioneer in the PEO industry, serving as a longtime board member, financial benefactor, and advocate for P.A.C.E. (Professional Association of Co-Employers). He also served as a board member on the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance.