Wayne, James French

Passed: 1994-06-23

Age: 91

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1994-06-29

Information: James French Wayne, 91, of Leon, died June 23, 1994, at his residence after a brief illness.  He was born in Big Otter, Clay County, a son of the late William Anthony and Sabina Cree Adkins Wayne. He was a coal miner, a farmer, a butcher, and was most recently employed by Wolfe's Slaughter at Ripley.  He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and attended Creston United Methodist Church.  Surviving are four sons; Bobby Brooks Wayne of Ripley, Charles Wesley Wayne, Dennis Austin Wayne and Robert Gale Wayne, all of Leon; three daughters, Bernice Evelyn McGuire of Ripley, Leo Ellen Wedge of Leon and Doris Madeline Workman of Romney; one brother, the Rev. Okey Wayne of Cowen; one sister, Icel McKown of Spencer; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Rowena Ethel Rogers Wayne, three sisters, and three brothers.  Services were Sunday at Creston United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Green, the Rev. Okey Wayne and the Rev. Keith Thomas officiating.  Burial was in Creston Cemetery.  Casto Funeral Home, Evans. was in charge of arrangements.