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Obituary of Randy Sine

Randy Lee Sine, also known as the WVTomatoman among heirloom tomato aficionados, 64, of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility.

Born on October 17, 1955 in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Sine and Texie Virginia Turner.

Randy graduated from Musselman High School (Inwood, WV) Class of 1974. He worked as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring in 2015. He loved gardening and lectured at many events on his gardening skills. He also had a love for music, the guitar, giving lessons to many members of the community.

He is survived by his loving wife, and partner, Grace Lucas Sine; an aunt, Peachie Gochenour; and cousin’s, Libby Stanley, Greg and Mindi VanMetre, and Mark Gochenour.

Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

Sources:

• Published obiturary. with some edits.

• Randy's YouTube Channel

Tomato Varieties:

• 'Cosner' tomato.

• 'Garrison' tomato.

• 'Paw Paw' tomato.