Wayne R. Kuhns, 77, of McMinnville, died Sunday, Feb. 19 at his residence.He was born May 23, 1939, in Clarksville, was a retired master sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, a retired inspector with Carrier, a former sergeant with McMinnville Police Department, life member of the VFW Post 5064, Air Force Sergeant Association, and Disabled American Veterans Association, Warren Lodge No. 125 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Shriners, and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Mr. Kuhns was preceded in death by parents Henry Clay and Edna Mai McElroy Kuhns, son Gregory Wayne Kuhns, and sister Jean Kuhns.Survivors include his wife of 56 years Wanda Joan Ware Kuhns, brother Henry Clay Kuhns Jr., of West Palm Beach, Fla., best friend Anthony Griffith, and several nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel.