Prince Edward Academy Class of '75

Prince Edward Academy Class of '75 This page is dedicated to the GREAT Prince Edward Academy Class of 1975.

Hard to believe 51 years ago!
07/18/2026

Hard to believe 51 years ago!

Arthur Wayne Speas was born on August 13,1955, in Richmond, Virginia, to William and Kathleen Speas.Wayne was a graduate...
03/12/2026

Arthur Wayne Speas was born on August 13,1955, in Richmond, Virginia, to William and Kathleen Speas.
Wayne was a graduate of Prince Edward Academy (summer of 1974 per the spring supplement) in Farmville, Virginia, where he proudly played in the school band. He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was well known in the community. Many friends and neighbors could often find him enjoying time at Cumberland Restaurant, where he was a familiar and friendly face.
Wayne was a highly skilled master carpenter with the ability to draft house plans as well. His talent for building began early in life—while still in high school, he and a friend built a camper entirely by hand, a testament to the craftsmanship and determination that would define his life.
Arthur Wayne Speas passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Kathleen Speas.
He is survived by many cousins who will remember him for his craftsmanship, kindness, and the lasting impact he made on those around him.
When I come to The End of The Road
When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long and not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that once we shared miss me but let me go.
For this journey we all must take, and each must go alone.
It’s all part of the master plan a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart go to the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do miss me but let me go.

Arthur Wayne Speas at our 40th Reunion.I believe he left after our 11th grade year.He graduated early from PEA SUMMER 74...
03/11/2026

Arthur Wayne Speas at our 40th Reunion.
I believe he left after our 11th grade year.

He graduated early from PEA SUMMER 74
In The Cavalier Spring Supplement

John Weldon (Jay, J.W.) Frank, Jr.,68, of Rice, Virginia, passed awaypeacefully with family at his side on February 25, ...
03/03/2026

John Weldon (Jay, J.W.) Frank, Jr.,68, of Rice, Virginia, passed away

peacefully with family at his side on February 25, 2026, in Lynchburg

General Hospital. Born on August 29, 1957, to the late Betty and John

W Frank, Jay grew up on the family dairy and to***co farm. During his

high school years, he discovered a love of music and found his voice

through the saxophone in the marching band. After graduation from

Prince Edward Academy in 1975, he chose to remain and work on the

farm. He had a knack for mechanical work but his real joy was playing

alto sax and guitar with the locally popular False Dmitri band. Back in

those days, he could be spotted in his pick up truck with his Great

Dane, his Chihuahua and his goat, Henry, riding shotgun. He also

graduated from dirt bikes to bigger and bigger motorcycles along the

way, but he gave up bikes for family life. Though facing many health

challenges through the years, Jay was a large man with a big, tender

heart. J.W. is survived by his children, Daniel Frank and Carrie Frank,

his step children, Jonathan Frank and Christina Velez (Christopher),

and his sister, Janet Stoner (Richard). J.W. will be missed by friends

and family alike. A celebration of life will follow in the spring.

JW Frank aka Meatball passed away today.As I receive more information I will share!
02/25/2026

JW Frank aka Meatball passed away today.
As I receive more information I will share!

Please keep Jamie Carson in your prayers!!It's taken me some time to post this but as hard as it is for me, I want the ...
12/04/2025

Please keep Jamie Carson in your prayers!!
It's taken me some time to post this but as hard as it is for me, I want the memory of my wonderful husband and most definitely my best half to be remembered. So please remember the good times and the funny stories. He would like that.

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