Gary Wamsley 1963-2023
Gary Gene Wamsley, 59, of Branson West, Mo., formerly of Whiting, passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
He was born July 29, 1963, in Holton, the son of Daniel Charles Wamsley Jr. and Geraldine Louise (Higby) Runnebaum.
Gary was a member of the Whiting Baptist Church and graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1981. After high school, Gary attended NEKA and graduated in 1983 in the field of welding.
Gary worked in construction as a carpenter most of his life. The last several years Gary was self-employed and owned his own shop in Branson, Mo. His passion for woodworking enabled him to create beautiful wooden furniture pieces, signs, and interior wall siding using a wood burning technique.
Gary married Tammy K. Morfitt in April of 1987 at the Holton Christian Church. Together they have three children, two sons, Marcus Gene Wamsley and Levi Scott Wamsley, and a daughter, Kayle Madison Wamsley. They later divorced but always remained friends. Gary also has a son, Jeremy McClintock, from a previous relationship. He and Marcie Kerr, his partner of seven years, both resided in Branson West, Mo., until his untimely passing. Gary will be truly missed by countless friends and family who loved him unconditionally.
Survivors include father, Daniel Wamsley Jr. of Holt, Mo.; mother, Geraldine (Larry) Runnebaum, of Beattie; children, Marcus (Amber) Wamsley of Holton, Levi (Alayna) Wamsley of Westmoreland, Kayle Wamsley of Holton and Jeremy (Stacie) McClintock of Topeka; three brothers, Dave (Christina) Wamsley of White Cloud, Daryl (Ruth) Wamsley of Powhattan and Tracy (Eryl) Post of San Jose, Calif.; and life partner Marcie Kerr of Branson West, Mo. Gary has six grandchildren and was very excited to meet his grandson that is on the way. Additionally, he had numerous nieces and nephews and three great-nieces.
Preceding him in death was his granddaughter, Ensley Wamsley; and his grandparents, Daniel and Eunice Wamsley of Nebraska and John and Irene Higby of Whiting.
Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24 at the Springhill Cemetery in Whiting. A dinner will be provided at the Whiting Community Center by the Whiting Baptist Church following the services.
A memorial fund will be set up in his name to help with expenses for Gary Wamsley, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton KS 66436. If you would like to leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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