Louis Wayne Santee, Sr., age 70, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, October 19, 2009 at Linkhaw Place in Lumberton. He was born to Willie Washington Santee and Nellie Hardin Santee on February 23, 1939 in Foley, FL. He previously worked as a mechanic for Benson Construction Company. He served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Charles. R. Santee, a sister, Maxine Odum and a daughter-in-law, Doris F. Presnell.

Mr. Santee is survived by four sons, Louis Santee, Jr., Willie Santee and Gary Presnell all of Lumberton, NC, James Presnell of High Point,NC; one daughter, Angela Stead of Lumberton, NC; one brother, Billy L. Santee of Lumberton, NC; one sister, Marlene Player of Lumberton, NC; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:00 PM at New Hollywood Cemetery in Lumberton with Rev. Joe Bounds officiating. A time of visitation will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Linkhaw Place, 1170 Linkhaw Road, Lumberton, NC 28358.