Gus Hefner

Gus Hefner

McGEE, Mo. -- Wayne "Gus" Augustus Hefner, 68, of McGee was born Dec. 7, 1940, at McGee, the son of Glenn and Mary Walk Hefner, and passed away Aug. 22, 2009, at his home.

Hefner had been a bricklayer for more than 44 years. He believed in the Baptist faith.

Hefner and Mary Adkison were united in marriage June 24, 1978, at McGee. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Wayne Hefner and Kevin Hefner, both of McGee; a daughter, Jennifer Hefner Tumbas of McGee; three brothers, Lloyd Hefner, Clay Hefner and LeeRoy Hefner, all of McGee; two sisters, Charlotte Holley of Arnold, Mo., Glenda Yount of McGee; and two grandchildren, Layne Hefner and Dallas Tumbas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at McGee New Hope Church in McGee.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with Johnny Buttry officiating. Burial will be at McGee New Hope Cemetery.