Carl Monroe Wamsley, 78, of Picayune, Miss., passed away Friday, August 29, 2014.

Visitation will be held at Picayune Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral Services will follow at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with Bro. James Reeves officiating. Burial will be at New Palestine Cemetery.Mr. Wamsley was a resident of Mississippi for many years and was a Rocket Engineer for Boeing. His hobbies included, square dancing, being a square dance caller for the Laurelaires and flying remote control airplanes.

He is survived by his son, Daryl Wamsley of Nicholson; daughters, Desiree Wamsley of Picayune, and Deanna Malley of Poplarville; brother, Leland “Pint” Wamsley of Indiana; two grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl O. Wamsley and Ida Byrle Wamsley; brothers, Grant Wamsley, Harry Wamsley, Don Wamsley, and Ted Wamsley.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website for the obituary. You can leave an online condolence or share photos and memories.  www.picayunefuneral.com