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Wyatt Earp Obituary
Kevin was born on February 20, 1964, in Newfane, N.Y., the son of Leland and Ellen Earp. He graduated from Waterloo High School in 1982.
If you knew Kevin/Wyatt, you knew he had a huge heart for helping everyone and anyone. His passion for life and racing led him to change his legal name to Wyatt Earp IV, in 1998. (After our famous relative Wyatt Earp) Wyatt did this because if you are going to go "BIG", it was about your image. Racing snowmobile's at a very young age, along with his dad and mom. Later racing Dirt Modified's and then the NASCAR series. Known for his unique paint designs/schemes and flare. He definitely lived up to the "FLARE", in every aspect of his life.
Wyatt was an entrepreneur owning a Tanning Salon, Limousine Service, Shaffer Collision and the Halo Roof Top Company. He was always dreaming big. One of his proudest inventions/businesses was, Burn-Out Wear. Where his T-shirts were sold on QVC and as event shirts at Major NASCAR events. But his biggest joy in life was the birth of his two children, Maia and Wyatt.
Wyatt is survived by his children, daughter, Maia; and son, Wyatt; mother, Ellen Earp; brother, Lee (Patti) Earp; sister, Chris (Joe) Ennis. As well as many nieces, nephews and amazing friends.
Wyatt was pre-deceased by his father, Leland W Earp and sister, Kathy.
In continuing with Wyatt's passion to help others. Help the children of our community with donations, in his memory, to: Trevor's Gift, c/o Linda Wadhams, 66 Virginia St., Waterloo, NY, 13165
A celebration of life will be held in his honor, at a later time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Wyatt Earp
James Wessig
April 19, 2025
We rode the bus many years ago from River Road to Route
96 home then you Graduated in 82 and I in 83
Our condolences to go out to you and your family
Audrey Bagshaw Maynard
April 19, 2025
So sorry to all his friends and family, especially his mother Ellen and his children, who I'm sure feel the loss of his presence the most. Wyatt you were so very important to me for many years, many years ago. Hearing news like this makes it seem like it was just yesterday. You were Kevin when I first met you, our lives went in different directions for a while and then our paths crossed again and you were now Wyatt. One of my funniest memories of our relationship was the "look" you would give me every time I called you Kevin by mistake. (and sometimes on purpose). You introduced me to the exciting world of Nascar and so proudly presented your idea for BurnOut Wear to me . We managed to make 8 hours at the Buffalo Patent Library "fun". I'm so sorry that you had to go through a long illness, but I'm glad you are now at peace. Praying for your 2 children as they navigate a new normal without you. You have and will always hold a spot in my heart Wyatt Earp.. Love you!! Audrey
Ellen Earp
April 17, 2025
Wyatt. I remember when you 5you jumped out of chicken coop window as you thought you were Super Man and could fly. You thought you could do anything and you tried most everything. Your painting of cars was outstanding. I miss your calls everyday to check on the old lady.´ May you Rest In Peace now. Till we meet again.
Love and mis you.
Mom
Jessie Earp
April 17, 2025
From running up and down the halls at grandma and grandpas, banging on pots and pans to get you to wake up because you were sleeping in, to helping you in the shop with Burn Out Wear, to you letting me stay up past my bedtime to take me to the newest released movie at the theater, to you being a sense of home when NY was too far for me to go on a weekend in college. I'm so thankful for the wonderful memories I have with you. Forever the "fun" uncle!! love Jessie
Vicky Simpelaar (Nash)
April 17, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Brenda Geer
April 16, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to all.
Denise Grosjean
April 16, 2025
Hi I actually did the paperwork for Wyatt when changed his name to Wyatt Earp. I worked for Attorney Clark Cannon at the time. Wyatt was a great guy. It's going back a ways but I think myself and a couple of my friends stayed at Wyatt's place when we went to a Nascar race down south (can't remember where that was though) a long time ago.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Believe it or not I was just talking about him the other day.
DAVE ROGERS FAMILY
April 16, 2025
To all Wyatt family, you have our deepest sympathy and prayers during this sad time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rick Toni
April 16, 2025
Sincere condolences to the children and family. Good memories of times with Wyatt. He was a talented and generous individual and easy to be around. May God bless his soul. RIP Wyatt.
Becky Cooper
April 16, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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