The Wayne E. Whigham Memorial Fund was established by his family in March 2013 to honor and support one of Wayne's great passions: music and support opportunities for music education in the MCPS Educational Foundation's Small Grants.

Wayne began his career in education in 1975 as a teacher. He later went on to work as a school administrator in various roles. Wayne was also a self-trained guitarist. The spirit of Wayne will always be remember fondly by friends, family and colleagues, as he was always full of boundless energy and deeply committed to his work with students, principals, and families. Wayne was director the office of appeals and transfers for Montgomery County Public Schools. He had a strong commitment to helping others and a natural ability to connect with others.