Wesley "Wayne"

Vinson

Wesley "Wayne" Vinson, son of the late John Wesley Vinson and Nora Earline (Hunter) Vinson, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on December 20, 1957. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on May 4, 2026, at the age of 68.

On October 18, 1991, in Ellington, Missouri, Wayne was united in marriage to Ruby Volner. She preceded him in death on July 6, 2004. Wayne enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, coon hunting, fishing, and joking around with people. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers, Ted Eugene Vinson and Jimmy Lee Vinson.

Wayne is survived by one son, Jason Vinson and companion Kourtney Clinton of Bunker, Missouri, one brother, Mike Vinson of Reynolds, Missouri, three sisters, Donna Faye Klema of Ellington, Missouri, Nora Veatrice "Sissy" Vest of Centerville, Missouri, and Frances Petty of Centerville, Missouri, and one grandchild, Austin Vinson of Potosi, Missouri. Wayne will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, May 8, 2026, 10 AM – 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 11 AM

Minister: Pastor Wendell Light

Burial: Price Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri