Foreman at Loretta Lynn's Ranch dies after being swept away in flood waters
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Loretta Lynn's Ranch said their foreman died after being swept away in flood waters.
Wayne Spears was killed when historic flooding hit Humphreys County this weekend, the ranch says.
The ranch in Hurricane Mills saw massive flooding.
"Wayne has been a family friend to the Lynns and a fixture to the Ranch for decades and we are all devastated by his passing," the ranch shared on Facebook. "The Ranch will never be the same without him but he will always be remembered for his ready smile, kind heart, and willingness to go the extra mile for everyone around him."
VIDEO: Video: Loretta Lynn's Ranch hit hard by flooding in Humphreys County
TEMA officials say at least 16 people have been confirmed killed in weekend flooding in Humphreys County. Family tells FOX 17 News two 7-month-old twins also perished in the flood waters.
More than 17 inches of rain fell in 24 hours in McEwen, shattering Middle Tennessee's previous 24-hour rainfall record.
Loretta Lynn's Ranch said it will rebuild, "but only God could build a man like Wayne Spears. There's just no replacing that."
Lynn also shared condolences from her official Facebook page:
There are no words at the ranch today...only tears. Our ranch family is our family. We lost my amazing ranch foreman, Wayne in this devastating flood. He took such good care of things here on the ranch for us. He's one of us and the whole Lynn family Is heartbroken. Please pray for his precious family and friends.
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