Guy Duwayne King

Guy King, 83, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 surrounded by his family at Shawnee Hills Senior Living. Guy was born on September 9, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Robert James King and Grace Virginia (Larson) King. Guy was a retired Navy veteran and a Kansas City, Kansas police officer. After serving in the Navy, Guy went on to attend KCK Community College where he played on the basketball team. Following college, Guy worked at the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department as a police officer and an academy instructor, and to this day many of his students are active police officers. Guy’s family often heard stories about what a wonderful instructor he was, many sharing his famous saying during class to “take a break,” and would hit up the local Go Chicken Go or TCBY next door. He loved watching his children and grandchildren with any activity they were involved in and would rarely miss an event. If Guy wasn’t mowing the lawn several times a week, you’d most likely catch him supporting his family at an event. After retirement, he loved babysitting his grandchildren and would often help with family friends’ children. He continued to work part time for the CLJ (Community/Life Skills/Jobs) Foundation, as he became very attached to the young adults he helped transport to school and work. He came home daily smiling and laughing about how they all made him feel. Although tough to get a smile out of him, he would assure you he was smiling on the inside, and the occasional Elvis or Wayne Newton dance moves would be a good indication he was actually having a party on the inside. Many could attest that Guy had a heart of gold behind that tough guy appearance, and wouldn’t hesitate helping a stranger and looking after the people he cared about. This particular quality lasted all the way up to his final days at Shawnee Hills where you could see him sitting up on the second floor making sure no funny business was happening around the building. His biggest joy in life was his wife, Lindann. Rumors may have circulated that Lindann used to chase after Guy as a young woman, but we all know there are two sides to every story. Guy used to stop Lindann’s siblings around town, and was quite generous letting them slide. Why? They had to set him up with their sister. The family is at peace knowing Guy and Lindann are together again. Guy is preceded in death by both of his parents, Robert and Grace King; and his loving wife, Lindann King. He is survived by sons Robert James (Amanda) King II; Bryan (Jennifer) King, and Steven King; daughters Tammara Winget and Wendy (Gary) Barney; sisters Bonnie Powers and Arla Murray; grandchildren Courtney King, Lauren King, Hannah King, Ryliegh Crews, Micah Smoots, Mikinzi Smoots, Justin Barney, Brandon Barney, Jordan Barney, Tyler Winget and Hunter Winget; along with many great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at Maple Hill Funeral Home, immediately followed by a graveside service at Maple Hill Cemetery. Flowers are accepted, or you may make donations to CLJ Foundation 4209 N. 109th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66109.

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Guy Duwayne King

September 9, 1940 - February 6, 2024