Wayne Sizemore

Wayne Sizemore, age 79 of Independence, passed away November 16, 2017 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Wayne was born July 5, 1938 in Cordova, West Virginia to Maynard and Iva (Workman) Sizemore. He grew up in the Whiteford area of Harford County, Maryland. He graduated North Harford High School. Wayne began his career at Bata Shoe Co., in Belcamp, MD, where he became a foreman. Eventually he made his career as a plumber. He earned his Masters Plumbers license in 1969 and started his own business. In the 1980’s he became a Pluming Inspector for the Harford County Government until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and raising cattle, and his beloved dogs. He was a fan of Bluegrass music and loved animals of all kinds. Wayne was a friend to all he met, a good man who lived a good life, and will be missed by many. He was gentle, but also like to joke around. If you weren’t paying attention, he’d pull a joke on you and you wouldn’t even know it. In 1989 he married Freddia McGinnis in Fallston, Maryland. Shortly afterwards, they moved to Kansas and Wayne fell in love with the area, calling it home ever since. Wayne and Freddia, both having grown children from previous marriages, excepted each others’ children as part of their own family. Wayne is survived by his wife, Freddia Son, Jeff Sizemore and wife Karen of Accident, MD Grandsons, Samuel Sizemore and Joseph Sizemore, both of Accident, MD Daughters, Patricia Sizemore of Havre De Grace, MD; Portia Huntley of Lafontaine, KS; Cathy Bronson of Fredonia, KS; Tami Russell of Trinidad, CO; Janet Greer of Independence, KS; Emilee Bishop of Chautauqua, KS. Sister, Jean Wyatt of Whiteford, MD 10 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 12 Great-Great Grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Harry Corbitt, sister Naomi Wyatt, and grandson Kayden Frank. Cremation has taken place, a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:00 am at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia. Online condolences can be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorial contributions are suggested to AWOL of Independence and/or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and can be left with or mailed to the Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th – PO Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.

Wayne Sizemore

July 5, 1938 - November 16, 2017