K. Wayne DeBord

K. Wayne DeBord, 79, of Indianapolis, departed this life Sunday, January 29, 2023. Wayne was born July 22, 1943 in Danville, Illinois to the late Kenneth Wendell & Mae (Clark) DeBord. Wayne grew up and attended schools in West Lebanon, Indiana and graduated from Seeger High School. Wayne then earned his undergrad and then his MBA from Indiana State University. Following his education, Wayne entered into the United States Marine Corp. Wayne was a kind and gentle soul who was happiest making meaningful memories with his beloved family. He loved traveling and experiencing new cultures. Wayne was especially interested in Japanese culture and had made many trips there for work over the years. Domestically, he enjoyed an evening or two at a craps table in Vegas or a road trip with the top down in his Mazda Miata. He enjoyed a phenomenal trip to Augusta to watch The Master’s and was often found boating on Dale Hollow Lake. As a ‘country boy’, Wayne loved all things outdoors, but nothing was more important than his family. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Myra “Jean” DeBord; sister, Barbara Wright; son, Scott David Avery and daughter, Lisa Avery Sole. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Dr. Angela DeBord Henriksen; grateful grandchildren, Sidney & Emma Henriksen, Lydia & Anna Sole and Dylan & Kathryn Avery; brother-in law, Richard Wright; son-in-law, Andrew Sole; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Avery; nephews, Patrick (Christy) Wright & John (Christie) Wright; niece, Katherine (Roger) McDaniel and a host of old friends and colleagues. Visitation for Wayne will begin at 3:00 pm on February 18, 2023 at Leppert Mortuary Nora Chapel followed by a celebration of life service at 4:00pm In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Wayne are suggested to Trinity Presbyterian Church in West Lebanon Indiana or to the Wheeler Mission. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leppertmortuary.com for the DeBord family.