Wayne Dolive
Died: 7/25/2018
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As an 18-year-old, Dolive enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1944 and served in Guam as World War II came to a close. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and later attended Texas A&M on the GI Bill, earning a degree in civil engineering.
Holding to the mantra, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine," he was one of 70 members in the Marine Corps League Detachment 959 of Longview.
"He’s still serving," said Jerry Crutcher, Commandant. "He and Dennis Campbell (another member who died this past week) are going to be guarding the gates of heaven."
"Wayne was as nice a gentleman as you can find," Crutcher said. He had been a lifetime member since 2006, and was a behind-the-scenes force in helping the group secure its own building and aiding in the Toys for Tots Christmas project.
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