John Kirkland, age 66, formerly of Johnson, Kansas, passed away Sunday,
November 21, 2021, at his home in Chanute, Kansas. He was born April 5,
1955, in Lamar, Colorado, the son of James and Loretta (Tague)
Kirkland.
John grew up in Springfield until the age of 13 when his family moved to
Johnson. After graduating from Stanton County High School, he served
in the United States Army. John returned to Johnson and worked for area
farmers and also the Co-op in Manter until he became an over-the-road
truck driver. He enjoyed taking care of the family pets, fishing, and
bowling. John was a member of the VFW Post #11449.
John married Janet Bradshaw on December 20, 2003, at Fields Memorial Wesleyan Church in Johnson.
John is survived by his wife, Janet of their home; son, Kole Kirkland of
Yuma, Arizona, daughter, Toni Kirkland of Leicester, New York,
step-son, Lawrence Bradshaw of Hays, Kansas; brother, Loyd Kirkland of
Dalhart, Texas; sisters, Catherine Thomas of Pampa, Texas, and Pam Moore
of Johnson, Kansas; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
John is preceded in death by his parents, James and Loretta Kirkland;
brothers, Olan Kirkland and Jim Kirkland; and sister, Brenda Parks.
Funeral service is Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Fields
Memorial Wesleyan Church in Johnson with Reverend Kurt Rovenstine and
Pastor Erik Miravete officiating. Interment will follow at the Stanton
County Cemetery with military rites conducted by Johnson VFW Dust Bowl
Post #3684. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 24, 2021, from 1:00
PM until service time at the church.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Johnson VFW Dust Bowl Post #3684 in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.