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.
