Wayne Russell Beasley was born on March 18, 1947 and went to join his loved ones on Feb 18, 2021. He is survived by the love of his life, wife of 54 years, Doris Leverette Beasley, daughter, Candi Beasley Shaver (Jeff) of Lyles and son, John Aaron Beasley (Rhiannon) of Centerville, sister, Loretta Bolton (Jim) of Racine, WI, brothers, Mark Beasley (Pam) of Fairview and Ray Beasley of Hermitage, s-brother, Don Hughes (Madia) of Fairview and step-sister, Debbie Fields (Cubby-deceased) of Fairview. Grandchildren, Scott Davidson, Alex Beasley, Annie Beasley (Annie Bug), Brayden Shaver, Kaleb Shaver, Karson Long, Eli Shaver, Natalie Brewer and Ellie Beasley. Several nieces and nephews, extended family and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Russell and Maxine Mangrum Beasley, step-mother, Betty Hughes Beasley, son, Joseph Russell Beasley, daughter, Lisa Beasley Davidson, granddaughter, Brianna Shea Long and father-in-law, Frank Joseph Leverette.

Wayne retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 572 Union and also from Belle Meade Police Dept. Wayne and his wife owned and operated Fairview Grocery in Fairview TN for 16 years.

He loved his family and they always came first in his life. He loved gardening, fishing and golf. He enjoyed going to breakfast with his friends. He loved pulling pranks and telling tall tales.

He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force 1967-1971 during the Vietnam War.

Wayne was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and at the time of his death was serving as Executive Secretary for the Centerville Branch. Wayne and his wife were sealed for all time and eternity in the Nashville Tennessee Temple June 27, 2003.

Visitation will be 22 Feb 2021 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home – Hickman Co.  The funeral will be 23 Feb 2021 at 11:00 AM at McDonald Funeral Home – Hickman Co. Burial will be at Fernvale Church of Christ, 5911 Old Hwy. 96, Franklin, TN.