Charles Wayne Grasty Obituary

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" Psalm 34:18. Our hearts are broken at the sudden passing of Charles Michael Wayne Grasty on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, who tragically lost his life in a trucking accident in Lexington, North Carolina. Wayne was a man of great character, known throughout Haywood County for his dedication to his Lord, his family, and his community. He is a man greatly loved.
Born on December 29, 1976, Wayne lived a life rooted in faith and guided by the teachings of the Bible and was a member of Barberville Baptist Church in Waynesville. His devotion to his Lord and Savior and his studying of the Bible shaped the way Wayne lived each day.
The heart of Wayne's life was his family. He loved nothing more than spending time and making memories with each of them. They will each carry on his legacy and he shall never ever be forgotten- Wayne lives on in our hearts forever.
He is survived by his parents, Harold Lee Grasty and Patricia Skillington Grasty, who were so proud of and thankful for their dear son. He is also survived by his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Selena Ferguson Grasty; his children, who were his pride and joy and the light of his life, his oldest son Logan, married to Claire, his daughters Lauryn, Lily, Larissa, and Locklyn, and his youngest son Lawson. He also left behind his beloved sister, Kristie Holcombe, married to Sonny, and their two children, Jake and Melanie.
A lifelong resident of Haywood County, Wayne was the owner and operator of Grasty Grading & Trucking. He found joy in tending to his beehives, looking for knives to add to his collection, and cheering for the Tennessee Vols.
Jonathan Creek Fire Department honored Wayne's 11 years of service with a procession of fire trucks, emergency vehicles, and friends and family, on his journey back to his Haywood County home, organized by his son, and fellow firefighter Logan, with the help of the department. This was a powerful testament to the respect and admiration others had for Wayne and the many lives he touched during his lifetime of 48 years.
The family will be receiving friends from 5:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Barberville Baptist Church. A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Wayne will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 11:00am at Barberville Baptist Church with Pastor Kris Estep officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville.
In lieu of flowers, the family's church has set up a love offering to help support the family financially.
Crawford/Ray Funeral Home & Cremation Service is deeply honored to be caring for the Grasty family.