Wayne Wingrove

A beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, and friend to many, Arthur Wayne Wingrove was born to Robert Wingrove, Sr., and Lela (Mefford) Wingrove on December 24, 1955, in Monahans, TX. He peacefully passed, surrounded by his family on February 4, 2023, at his home in Burkburnett, TX. Wayne was 67 years old.

A celebration of Wayne’s going home will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Trinity Church in Stamford, TX with Brother Gil Ramirez officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery in Funston, TX under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home 807 Columbia in Stamford, TX.

He was raised in Kermit, TX through his sophomore year. His family moved to Sundown, TX where he graduated high school in 1974. Wayne was a member of Park Drive Baptist Church in Levelland, TX. Wayne embraced his faith by becoming a pastor, serving as an interim pastor in various capacities and locations over the years.

On July 10, 1999, he was united in marriage to Kathie Theodore in Odessa, TX. They established their home in Sundown, TX until relocating to Decatur, TX in 2003. In 2014, the Wingrove’s moved to their current residence in Burkburnett, TX.

Wayne worked in the oil and gas industry where he was employed by Balon Corporation for 39 years. His current title was Regional Business Development.

Wayne was a person who enjoyed life with a positive outlook. He enjoyed people and had his own way of connecting with them to put everyone at ease. Wayne centered his life around his love for family, his gratefulness for God’s redeeming grace, and his love of the outdoors.  He found relaxation in his cherished hobbies of fishing, cooking, and was always ready for a competitive round of golf. Wayne’s culinary skills were shared with many; he loved to cook and when he did, he prepared enough food to feed an army! He wanted everyone to have their favorite food and for no one to go hungry. His favorite annual event was cooking meals for families to celebrate the children in his community on October 31 ^st .

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. Wingrove, Sr. and Lela Marie Wingrove, a sister, Betty Herod, a niece, Billie Michelle “Sissie” Stewart and two nephews, James, and Michael.

His memories will continue to be cherished by his wife, Kathie Wingrove of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Amee and Mike Collins of Frisco, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Renae and Harvey Garvin of Garden City, TX; son, Dr. Bosco Theodore of Roanoke, VA; sister and brother-in-law, Nell Ann and Audrey Warren of Stephenville, TX; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara Wingrove of Stamford, TX; brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Jackie Wingrove of Avoca, TX; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; and a host of additional family and friends.

Memorials may be made in Wayne’s memory to: Frisco Police Officers Assoc. PO Box 2263 Frisco, TX 75034 Attn: Charities

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com .