Wayne Christy's Obituary
Wayne L. Christy, 88, of Humeston passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at The Homestead in Centerville. Wayne was born on October 21, 1929 to D.A & Icle (Bennett) Christy in Appanoose County near Cincinnati, Iowa. He received his early education at various country schools before the family moved south of Iconium Iowa. He then attended Moravia Schools, graduating in 1948. On June 4, 1951, Wayne was united in marriage to Doris Callen in Moravia. To this union came three girls: Elaine, Joyce and Carol. Wayne was inducted into the Army on March 1, 1951 and was sent to Germany during the Korean War. He received an honorable discharge on February 20, 1953. Following his discharge, he and Doris lived in Ottumwa, Iowa where Wayne worked at the John Deere plant. Wayne soon decided that factory work was not for him, so he and Doris moved to Iconium where Wayne drove truck and worked on the farm for the McAninch family. He also drove truck for coal mines in the area prior to going into the service. In early 1961 the family moved to a farm north of Iconium. Wayne and Doris farmed there until 1971, when Wayne went to work for Jim Moore at the Russell Ready Mix. In 1974, Wayne and Doris moved to Humeston, Iowa when Wayne became plant manager at the Humeston Ideal Ready Mix. Wayne was a member of the Humeston Volunteer Fire Department for 42 years and served as Fire Chief from 1979 to 1994. He also served on the Humeston city council for a number of years. After retirement from Ideal, he worked for Coffey Farms and remained active in the fire department as long his health permitted. The couple remained in Humeston until late 2016, when they moved to The Homestead in Centerville. Wayne was extremely proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He always had a nick name for them and thoroughly enjoyed teasing them every chance he got. Survivors include daughters: Elaine Spencer (Stanley), Joyce Hocker, Carol Smith (Lester), grandchildren: Chris Spencer (Amy), Megan Irving (Richard), Cole Hocker (Bre), Alex Hocker, Erin Hocker, great grandchildren: Finley, Kenna & Jaida Spencer; Jacob & Aubrey Irving, brother-in-law, Elmer Clayton, and sister-in-law, Doris Christy and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, his parents, and two brothers, Fred Christy and Doyle Christy; and a son-in-law Dan Hocker. In addition he was predeceased by three brothers - in-law Bill Wiand, Richard Callen and George Olson; five sisters-in law Mary Lou Christy, Crystal Wiand, Virginia Clayton, Beverly Olson and Florence Callen. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. An open visitation will be Wednesday, January 17, 2018 with the family present from 5-7 pm. Interment will be in Iconium Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Humeston Fire Department or the Humeston First Responders and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Wayne Christy please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Iconium Cemetery Iconium, IA Visitation JAN 17. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST) Thomas Funeral Homes - Corydon 303 E. JeffersonCorydon, IA 50060[emailprotected] Funeral Service JAN 18. 11:00 AM (CST) Thomas Funeral Homes - Corydon 303 E. JeffersonCorydon, IA 50060[emailprotected]
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