Wayne Nottingham Dabson age 84, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away September 21, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born, December 1, 1941, in Nassawadox, VA to Howard and Maryanna Dabson.

Upon graduation from Henry C Conrad High School, Delaware, Wayne joined and served three years in the US Army. After serving in the military, Wayne attended and graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from Wesley Junior College, Dover, DE, 1964-1966. Transferred and graduated with a Bachelor Science and a Master of Arts degree from Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 1967-1969. After graduation, Wayne was employed for 34 years with Delaware Technical and Community College in Delaware, where he served in a number of Upper Management positions.

He was a car enthusiast, owning many designer and classic cars, boating and golf was his passion. He is survived by his wife, Francine Dabson of Bradenton, FL, son Scott (Vicki) Dabson of Dover, DE and sister Karen (Glenn) Ehrlich of Gainesville, FL., preceded in death Howard Lecompte Dabson , Sr, father, Marianna Dabson, Mother and Howard L. Dabson, Jr, brother.

Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, An online condolence for the family,