Wayne Edward Heavin was born on Park Avenue, in the home of his grandparents, in Baxter Springs, KS on June 15, 1946.  His father was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in TX, while his mother was residing with her in-laws in Baxter Springs.   He was later baptized during his youth at Southside Christian Church.  He was a believer in Christ.   Wayne passed in Peace in Springfield, MO on November 16, 2022, at the age of 76, after a long bout with Parkinson’s dementia and recently attempting a recovery from a broken leg in the hip joint.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Pribyla Heavin and his brother Charles Heavin.

He is survived by his sister Helen and Jerry Ege of Jenks, OK; his sister -in-law Melva Heavin of Ozark; his children and grandchildren:  Kelley Caffey and Bart Medlock of Conway, MO, and their children: Taylor Caffey and Aaron Swanson of Strafford MO, PVT. Chase Caffey Fort Sill, OK, Eithan & Shawnee Medlock (Crew & Sloane) Niangua MO, Tyler Medlock & Logan Medlock; his son Kevin Heavin of Springfield MO and his two sons Caleb and Eithan Heavin both of Springfield, MO; his favorite, Niece Diana Ege and Todd of Jenks, OK, and his three nephews and their families: Chris and JoDee Heavin (Brody & Emily) of Ozark, MO, Marc and Dena Heavin (Marcus & Nick) of Ozark MO, and Ryan and Audra Ege (Leyna) of Tulsa OK.  He is also survived by many special cousins and beloved friends.

Wayne was proud of his career as a Frisco Railroader. Even though it changed names over the years, it was always Frisco to him.  He started his career as a welder in the car shops and ended his career working in quality assurance with the brakes systems. He retired from there in 2011.  He was an avid golfer and pool player.  He raised his children to love hunting, fishing, camping, lake sports, Royal and Cardinal Baseball games, and Chiefs football games.   He was a collector of coins, Frisco items, and guns.  When he was not doing those things, he spent his time supporting his children and later grandchildren by attending their school and sporting events.  Until his Parkinson’s became more prevalent, he rarely missed them.  When the Parkinson’s became all-consuming, he still loved to get out for a drive or assisted walk with his family and enjoy a Braum’s milkshake.  This became something for him to look forward to each week. He might punch you out if you tried to keep it from him. He loved his family very much.

There will be a memorial visitation at Greenlawn North Funeral Home, In Springfield MO. On Nov. 23^rd, 2022, from 4-6pm. At 5:40 we will share a few words and a prayer, followed by a trip to Braum’s on North Kansas Expressway to share with family and friends a Braum’s Milkshake (Vanilla was his favorite).

Special thank you to the care providers at Woodland Manor & Phoenix Hospice as well as Doris Williams for checking on him weekly.