Wiley Ecton

Wiley Ecton, age 64, passed away Jan. 17, 2022, at his home. He was born June 25, 1957, in Cameron, MO, to Harold and Elizabeth (Marlatt) Ecton.

Wiley married Robin Jones on June 27, 1980, in Mirabile.

He was a mechanic for Earley Ford Tractor for 24 years, until changing to Lawson Truck & Tractor last November.

Wiley enjoyed time spent with his family, working cattle, cutting wood, reloading ammunition and working on tractors and equipment. He was a deer hunter and enjoyed collecting guns. 

Wiley is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marcia Bartlett.

Survivors include his wife, Robin of Lathrop; three daughters, Jennifer (Brandon) Haynes of Dyersburg, TN, Jessica (J.D.) Wiedmaier of Lathrop, and Jamie Ecton and Casey Jones of Hamilton; four grandchildren, Hunter, Avery, Garrett, and Trey; and two sisters, Anita and Rebecca.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Poland-Thompson Chapel. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday evening, Jan. 21. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the education of Wiley’s grandchildren. Checks may be made in c/o Robin Ecton. Online condolences may be left at www.polandthompson.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home in Cameron.