James Michael Wayne

07/22/1975-03/19/2026

James Michael Wayne passed away on March 19^th surrounded by his loving family. James was born on July 22^nd, 1975 to Burnice and Darlene Wayne in Louisville, Kentucky.

James grew up in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. James spent time being active in sports with the other children in the community and loved spending time at the Portland Boy and Girls club and at the fire station next to his childhood home.

James would go on to meet Tammy (James) and got married in 1995 and was able to spend the last 30 years married to his soulmate living in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

James was a dedicated employee of Cardinal Concrete Pumping. James loved working for the Hobbs family (Mike and Janet) and enjoyed working side by side with his co-workers Raymond, Wayne, Chris, Nick, Jason and so many more.

James was an active member in the short track racing community and spent 26 years racing cars across the country with the help of his great friend and title sponsor Danny Wheeler. James raced in the Dromer, Sportsman, CRA and Ohio Wheelman divisions throughout his career. James loved the racing community and enjoyed watching his son, James Wayne Jr., race at the Sportsdrome Speedway. They were surrounded by friends and family each week and that is what James loved the most.

James is survived by his wife Tammy; his sons Justin (Kaylee) Wedding and James (Jessica) Wayne, Jr.; his daughter Addie Barbey; his grandchildren Jesse, Jorge, Leiland, Lyla, Sawyer, Jameson, Amelia, and Luella; his father Burnice; his brother Burnice (Stacy) Wayne, Jr.; and several loving family members and friends.

Listed below, in true racing format are some of the people who meant the world to James.

Crew/VIP

Marty, Rachel, Trey, Mark, Christie, Chuck, Chelsey, Chrissa, Ella, G-Man, Gator, Drew, Jesse, Trish, Memaw

James is preceded in death by his mother Darlene.

James had a heart full of love, kindness and compassion. His legacy lives on through the countless memories he provided to the people who surrounded him. 

Arrangements to follow.