A lifelong resident of Bryan and Johnston counties Wayne graduated from Caddo High School and attended Murray State College in Tishomingo. He married the love of his life Karen Sue Reeder on Dec. 28, 1998. Wayne has been in Law Enforcement all his life and served as Undersheriff of Johnston Co. He and Karen attended Believer’s Church in Durant and he enjoyed reading his bible, horses, music and he loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
Wayne is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20-plus years, Karen Sue Kitchens of the home; children, Robbie Jo Burt and Brandon Joe Webb; sister, Suzy Kitchens; grandchildren, Ty Burt, Lacey Burt, Brooklyn Webb and Erica Webb; great-grandchildren, Landon Wayne Emerson, Brooklyn Johnson, Jesse Burt and Ckye Burt and numerous extended family and dear friends. 
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Jesse Burt; sister-in-law, Sandra Northcutt and nephew, Paul Howell.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel. Pastor Jon Smith and Chaplain Leon Veazey will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Webb, Ty Burt, Tom Winkler, Steve Eckman, Harley Smith, Christopher McKinney and Victor Orchapechi.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Durant Funeral and Cremation Service.