Johnny Lee “John” Ireland, age 72 of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1949, in Concordia, Kansas, to John A. and Marjorie F. (Beaushaw) Ireland.
John graduated from Natoma High School in 1967. Played football at Butler County Community College, and later graduated from Fort Hays State.
John worked for several companies in sales positions throughout his career. They included Baker Oilfield Tools, RayBestos, Standard Automotive, and Crawford Supply. John was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Vietnam Era and taught for the SERE program at Fairchild AFB. He enjoyed Golf and was a long-time member of Smoky Hill Country Club in Hays as well as an avid K-State football fan.
John is survived by a son, Tanner Ireland of Ohio; a step daughter , Sara Sharpe of Hays; a step son, Scott Sharpe of Topeka, KS ; a brother, Gregg Ireland and wife Carol of Topeka; and two nieces, Jackie Ireland of Wichita and Jessie Ireland of Topeka.
John was preceded in death by his parents and Nephew Ezekiel Ireland.
Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]
Services are to be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.