William Kevin Wainwright, 62, of Morehead City, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

A native of Carteret County, Kevin never wanted to live anyplace else.  Kevin worked the last 18 years at the Fleet Readiness Center East, Cherry Point, NC where he was recognized on numerous occasions for the work he performed as a Pneudraulics Mechanic and Quality Assurance Specialist.  Valued for his expertise and known to be extremely capable, he was also known as hardworking, efficient and principled.  He was a very experienced and excellent mechanic, always fixing things others broke or could not fix themselves.  He loved to rebuild any kind of motor and recently a great interest in lawn mower repair and restoration “tinkering” with his brother & best friend, Kenneth.  Kevin loved “family time” spent grilling out and listening to “beach music” on his favorite radio stations at his home with the family on Sunday afternoons.  

A graduate of East Carteret High School, Kevin was an avid baseball fan, player and coach.  He played high school baseball and went on to play college baseball at NC Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, NC.  He coached both son and daughter in Little League Baseball and loved watching them play and embraced all sports each played.

Kevin was a member of First Baptist Church in Morehead City, NC.  He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan Holt Wainwright, daughter Stacey A. Wainwright and son Cameron M. Wainwright all of Morehead City, NC, mother Katherine N. Wainwright of Beaufort, NC, sister Georgette Pearce and husband David Pearce of Winterville, NC, brother Kenneth Wainwright and wife Gina B. Wainwright of Morehead City, NC, ; sister Alison Wainwright and S.O. Scott McClellan of Cary, NC, his cousin, Todd Noe of Morehead City, NC, and Kevin’s  special four legged friend “Pogo”.  He also had several sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, along with nieces, nephews and a great niece who loved him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his father, George Wainwright of Greenville, NC. Uncle, William C Noe, formerly of Beaufort NC, Maternal Grandparents: William and Dollie Noe of Beaufort and Fraternal Grandparents Robert and Lossie Wainwright of Farmville, NC.

Kevin and his family were believers of protection from Covid, wearing masks whenever they went out among others and being respectful of others’ health.  Unfortunately, Covid has no rules by which it plays and Kevin was a victim of this terrible virus which eventually took his life.  The family agrees Kevin would ask that we all be respectful of others as well as of ourselves in the fight against this virus.  Please think of Kevin and always protect yourself and others by wearing masks and using safe distancing guidelines when out in public or at work. 

A graveside ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday December 6, 2020 at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort NC. officiated by Mrs. Deborah Lockey and many family members. The family would welcome & be honored by those who knew Kevin, that would like to contribute by adding stories and memories of their time with him.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Carteret County Schools Foundation with a designation solely for the ECHS Baseball Team.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net

Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.