Ura Wayne Humes “Wayne”, 66, of St. Louis, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2019, in Reynolds County, Missouri.
He was born on August 25, 1953 in Sikeston, Missouri the son of the late Bill and Patricia (Cornell) Humes. Wayne was a graduate of Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Missouri in 1971. He attended St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. He married the love of his life, Rebecca Hoit, on August 17,1973.
Wayne was a retired Purchasing Manager for Keystone Technologies. Prior to Keystone, Wayne worked as an Operations Supervisor for Metropolitan Sewer District. He served on the board of directors for the Missouri Water Environment Association. He was also a volunteer and campground host for Missouri State Parks. Wayne was a member of City on a Hill church.
Wayne enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his wife Becky, his children and his pride and joy, his eight granddaughters. He had recently retired and was loving life as a full time RVer.
In addition to his wife Rebecca, Wayne is survived by his son Eric (Sarah) Humes, daughter Sarah (Montez) Fitzpatrick, eight granddaughters Claire Humes, Emilie Humes, Liah Kahn, Elise Humes, Chloe Humes, Cedar Fitzpatrick, Maya Fitzpatrick, and Macy Fitzpatrick, his brother David Humes, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Steven Humes and Michael Humes.
Services: Visitation will be on Thursday September 26, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 at Kutis Funeral Home 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. St. Louis, Mo 63129.
The funeral service will be on Friday September 27, 2019 at 11:30 at Kutis Funeral Home 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. St. Louis, Mo 63129. Burial will be immediately after the service at Park Lawn Cemetery 1800 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125.
If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Lupus Foundation. 4640 Shenandoah Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110.