In Remembrance Of
Wayne “Ditto” Sample
Wayne O.D. “Ditto” Sample, Jr., 61, of New Market, MO passed away October 25, 2025.
He was born August 13, 1964, to Wayne O.D. and Loretta (Barker) Sample in St. Joseph, MO where he grew up and in 1982, he graduated from Benton High School. Ditto attended Northwest Bible College in Minot, North Dakota and served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard.
On May 20, 1995, he was united in marriage to Ann Marie Spencer. After their marriage they lived in New Market where they made their home. Ann passed away on July 4, 2009.
Ditto worked for Harley Davidson in Kansas City, MO. He enjoyed hunting, riding his Harley, collecting old cars and was an avid KC Royals and KC Chiefs fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Sample and his parents Wayne and Loretta Sample.
Ditto is survived by his children Megan Sample (Dakota), Wayne O.D. Sample, III “Caleb”, Kaitlynn Sample (Hunter) and Jacob Sample; his step-children Sara Rarick (Daniel) and Andrew Eskridge (Mallory); his grandchildren Dimitri and Naya; his siblings Kathy Leaverton (Eddie), Ricky Sample, and Loretta “Cookie” Sample, Jr.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30th at New Market Christian Church.
Burial with Military Honors Dearborn Cemetery, Dearborn, MO.
Donations may be made to the New Market Christian Church or the American Diabetes Association.
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Service Details
Dearborn Cemetery, Dearborn, MO.
12:00-1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30th at New Market Christian Church.
1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30th at New Market Christian Church.
Comments & condolences
8 comments
Marsha Kneuven Dale
Prayers to Wayne’s family. He was such a nice neighbor for my parents, Ralph and Waneta Kneuven. He, Ann and kids were always helping my parents and were such a nice family. We were so sad when Ann passed away. Wayne was such a good Dad to all the kids. He will be missed.
Mercedes Holbert (Aunt Ceedie)
I’m so sorry to hear about Ditto. I send you love and prayers. I’m so sorry I can’t be there.
love, Aunt Ceedie
Patricia Crockett
Rest in Peace old friend I will miss our talks on the phone. Patty.
Linda and Max Miller (Dickerson)
Sorry about your loss. I would be there but can’t due to health.
Mercedes Holbert (Aunt Ceedie)
I am sorry about the loss of Ditto. He shared my birthday, and every year he was growing up, I would put a rent receipt with the amount he owed in his birthday card each year he was growing up. I told him when he owed me a lot, I would collect it, and I would be rich. (A good memory). His mom told me he really liked that. I love him, and his whole family very much. I am praying for all of you. Rest In The Arms Of Jesus! Aunt Ceedie (Mercedes Holbert)
Edward Leaverton
sorry for your loss Kathy.
Susan Davis
Ditto, RIP my friend. We have been friends for a long time and I will miss you! The last time I saw you was in Platte City at the Quick Trip. Talk about a small world.You’re out of pain now and in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father 🙏🙏🙏❤️Till we meet again
jody berry
Rest easy Ditto, You were a fighter! Peace to you and your family.