John F. Wamsley

John F. Wamsley, 81, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. John was born on February 15, 1940 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Virgil V. and Wilma (Grinstead) Wamsley. He was a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local 18 in Columbus, Ohio. John enjoyed farming and his grandchildren. John was married to Joan Wamsley; and she preceded him in death on April 1, 2011. In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Larkins and Betty Louden and one brother, Paul Wamsley. John is survived by his children, Deborah Diddle, Robin Wamsley, Amy (Stacy) Edwards, and Don (Stephanie) Wamsley all of Bidwell, and Rich (Gabby) Fuller of Point Pleasant, West Virginia; grandchildren, Jon (Cortney) Diddle, Kayla (Jeremy) Evans, Latosha Meadows, Josh Wamsley (Crystal Summers), Britini Campbell, Jesse (Macy) Edwards, Jake Edwards (Bailey Bennett), Chase Williams, Gracee Wamsley, and Alora, Alaina, Autumn, and Mariah Fuller; great grandchildren, Faith, Lilly, and Jyles Diddle, Melody Meadows, Olivia Evans, Aiden, Hailee, Brooklynn, and Taylor Wamsley, JoJo Summers, Izabella and Trevor Campbell, Maddie Edwards, and Dawson Williams; one sister, Nancy Preston of Gallipolis; two brothers, Carl (Sharen) Wamsley of Gallipolis and Dick (Charlotte) Wamsley of Racine, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for John will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Ward and Rich Fuller officiating. His burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.