Gerald "Wayne" Glaspie, 77, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Born the son of the late Delbert Ivan and Dollie Eunice (Gardner) Glaspie, he was born January 17, 1940 in Queen City, Missouri. On November 15, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri, Wayne was united in marriage to Wanda Louise Robinson.

Wayne is survived by his wife Wanda of fifty-eight years; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Lisa Glaspie of Greentop, MO; two daughters and a son-in-law, Gleea and Jack Huttenstine of Greentop, MO, and Gyla Bohanan of Springfield, MO; a son-in-law, Terry Eagen of Kirksville, MO; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Elizabeth Glaspie of Novinger, MO, and Dale and Eloise Glaspie of Kansas City, MO; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Diana Robinson of Denton, TX, Delena Sullivan of Jefferson City, MO, and Vickie and Doug Rummerfield of Kirksville, MO; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Gayla Eagen; and one brother Forest Glaspie.

Wayne lived his entire life in Adair County and was a graduate from the Greentop High School with the Class of 1958. He then served three years in the United States Army before returning home. Wayne was a cattle farmer in the Greentop area and worked as a supervisor at Toastmaster in Kirksville. From 1977 to 1994, Wayne owned and operated Precise Machine & Tool Company in Greentop. He was last employed ten years as a tool and die machinist for Ortech Co.

Wayne had a love for anything outdoors. He enjoyed cattle farming and in years past, hunting. He enjoyed watching Cardinals games, spending time with his family and held a special place in his heart for all his grandchildren. Wayne had a mind, like no other, in his trade. For that, he will be remembered by many.

Public visitation will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2017, with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, with Pastor Dan Todd officiating. Interment will follow the service at Greentop Cemetery in Greentop, Missouri.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Eagen, Brayton Glaspie, Trenton Glaspie, John Bohanan, Dennis Johnson, Mike Robeson, and Matthew Trucke. Jack Eagen will be an honorary pallbearer.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Wayne Glaspie may be made to the Greenwood Center Fund, in order to assist in bringing to reality, a facility located in Kirksville, dedicated to serving individuals with Autism and other neurological disorders. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.