Layton Blaine Wasson

MEADVILLE - Layton "Popeye" Blaine Wasson, 80, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community. He was born in Meadville, on April 10, 1935 to the late Blaine and Thelma Malliard Wasson. He married Linda Mae Kimple on November 25, 1961, she survives. Popeye was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran. He was active in the Color Guard for the VFW Post 2006, where he participated in over 700 funerals; he was an avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards and camping. He retired from the Operating Engineers Local 66. Survivors include his beloved wife of 54 years, Linda Kimple Wasson, of Meadville; his daughter, Missy Askey and her husband Rick of Conneautville; his son Matthew Wasson and his wife Julie of Meadville; six grandchildren, Blaine and Evan Wasson of VA; Nichole and Ashley Wasson of Meadville; and Seth and Cole Askey of Conneautville; also his sister, Florence Hargrove and her husband Bill of CO. Popeye was preceded in death by his son, Michael Wasson, in July 2015; his sisters Vida Kennerson; and Norma Kline; and brothers, Marsden Wasson and Ronald Wasson. Family and friends are invited to call, Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, the funeral service will be held there, Friday, January 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor David Brumagin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VFW Post 2006 Color Guard, 1045 S Morgan St, Meadville, PA 16335. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Popeye's Book of Memories at www.warrenfh.com