Anthony "Tony" Wayne

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202.

Anthony was born in Columbia to Archie C. Wayne and Judith M. Wayne on September 30, 1950. He attended school in Columbia and after graduating from University of Missouri High School, he went on to serve in the National Guard. He married Ramona J. Wayne on September 26, 2009 in Columbia. He had a lengthy career as an insurance adjuster with State Farm and after retirement, his favorite pastime was working part time at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports. He had a heart of gold and would go out of his way to help anyone he could. Anthony loved his family, was always up for a BBQ, and if he could he would throw a few jabs at you in the process. He truly was the happiest man in the world.

Anthony is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by spouse, Ramona Wayne; children, Anthony (Natalie) Wayne Jr, Corey (Gabryel) Wayne, Jennifer Hicks, and Valerie Theberge; brother, William (Susan) Wayne; grandchildren, Justin, Nathan, Noah, Sebastian, Augustus, Tyler, Auston, Alexandra, Axton, and Athon; nephew, Benjamin (Sarra) Wayne; niece, Tory Roberts; former wife, Peggy Wayne; sister in-law, Cheryl Williams; and brothers in-law, James Jennings and Joe Carrone.

Memorials may be given to the Ronald McDonald House or the Wounded Warrior Project.

The family of Anthony Wayne wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the nurses and doctors of University Hospital for their care.