Wayne Edward Lown

Wayne Edward Lown peacefully entered his eternal life with his Lord and Savior at home on November 21, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years, Jana. Wayne was born on June 19, 1952, to Robert (Buster) and Mabel Lown in Carthage, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Larry Robertson. He is survived by his brothers, Martin (Nancy) and Mike (Elaine), and his sister, Barbara Robertson, all of Carthage, along with several nieces and nephews.

Affectionately known as “the miracle man,” Wayne’s resilience and faith carried him through multiple life-threatening challenges and a liver transplant. He was a kind and gentle soul, loved by all who knew him. Though Wayne and Jana were not blessed with children, he embraced a fatherly role for many, mentoring and sharing his passion for hunting and his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Wayne began working while still in high school, determined to buy his own clothes and always took pride in his appearance. Over the years, he worked at several Carthage businesses, including Ott Food Products, before he and Jana founded Baseline Ranch and Kennel. There, they trained and bred German Shorthaired Pointers for clients across the U.S. They also competed in AKC horseback trials, earning numerous trophies and finishing one of their GSPs. Wayne later concluded his career with the Jasper R-V School District.

Creative and talented, Wayne loved carving and painting turkey calls and walking sticks, dabbling in taxidermy, and crafting anything he could personalize with his favorite saying: “Life Requires Jesus.” He also cherished listening to Jana sing.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on December 13, 2025, at Southside Community Church of God, 309 East 37th Street, Joplin, MO 64804.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO.