John "Jack" Benjamin Wymore

John (Jack) B. Wymore, 90, of Liberty, MO, passed away August 8, 2016. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 12, at the Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Avenue, with visitation prior beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery.

Jack was born December 7, 1925 to Harold and Dora (Gray) Wymore in Liberty, MO and was a lifelong Clay County resident. He graduated from Liberty High School and attended William Jewell College. He served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater of Operations. After returning to civilian life, he became co-owner with his father in Wymore & Son, owner of the Allis Chalmers dealership in Liberty. He then entered the real estate business and operated Wymore & Son as a real estate investment company. Jack married Carlida Breckenridge on December 24, 1954. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary last year.

Jack and his wife established the Jesse James Bank Museum in Liberty in 1965. They remodeled and converted the historic building into a museum which is now leased and managed by Clay County Parks.

Jack was active in civic affairs and received awards from the City of Liberty and Clay County. He was author of Commentary and Photographic Compilation in the book “The Heritage of Liberty” a commemorative history of Liberty, MO published in 1972 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Liberty. In 2001, Jack received the Annual Recognition Medallion from the Friends of the James Farm. Jack has a passion for local history and enjoyed giving presentations on local historical events to various organizations throughout his life.

Jack was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church and had served as chairperson of the Finance Commission and of the Official Board, and also a member of the building committee for the Liberty United Methodist Church located on Sunset Avenue. He formerly served on the Board of Governors of the Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, KS. He was a founding member of the Clay County Museum and Historical Society. He was a member of the American Legion. Jack was a member of the William C. Corum Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and served as past president and historian. He was a member of the Clay County Archives and served on the Board of Trustees of the Watkins Mill Association.

Jack is survived by his wife, Carlida Wymore, son, Thomas Wymore, daughter, Ann Cole, and son-in-law Scott Cole, all of Liberty; three step-grandchildren, Gregory (Kelsey) Cole, Patrick (Mai) Cole and Claire (Roger) Hansel and sister-in-law, Florence Holmes.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty United Methodist Church. Arrangements: Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, Liberty, MO 816-781-2000

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