John Douglas Andrews

John Andrews, 95, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026. He was born May 26, 1931 to Beryl and Bertha (Parr) Andrews in Wichita, KS.

He grew up in the same home at 1117 N Poplar in Wichita. In 1950, he graduated from Wichita High School East. After graduation, he joined the Navy from 1950-1954. He was stationed in Oshawa, Japan as a firefighter. Later stationed in Astoria, Oregon. After the Navy, he was a fireman for 10 yrs for the Sedgwick County Fire Department. He later worked in transportation for Cudahy Bar-S, Roadway, Call Trucking, and Vulcan Chemicals, later retiring from Vulcan Chemicals.

He was married to Billie Mae Andrews (Steele) for 14 yrs, later marrying Kathryn "Kay Ann" Andrews (Wakefield) for 40 yrs. John and his wife Kay Ann, attended and were involved in their church, Crossroads Baptist. John was an avid gardener, growing both vegetables and beautiful flowers. He and his wife were animal rescuers: catching, providing medical treatment, and adopting out hundreds of dogs and cats. They would love and raise multiple animals that were non-adoptable. They also enjoyed traveling with family and friends, and taking cruises. John was a true gentleman. Calm, collective, and always was appreciative with a Thank You! He is a servant for God, silent leader, and always leading by example.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 yrs, Kay Ann Andrews; his parents, Beryl and Bertha; brother, Ralph Andrews; daughter, Katherine Lea Andrews; nieces, Lori Gardipee and Crystal Crahan; brother-in-law, Jerry Mason; and sister-in-law, Etsuko Wakefield.

John is survived by his daughter, Gayelynn Miller (Andrews); son, David Glenn; grandchildren, Doug Miller, Katie Evans, Stephanie Weishaar (James), Cassie Glenn, Robert Glenn (Breauna); great grandchildren (9), Jennifer, Justin Jr (JJ), Brantley, Kyle, Claire, Anna, Kielyn, Elsie, Eila; nieces and nephews, Tony Andrews, Mark Andrews, Mia Moore (Brent), Taryn Moore, Mike Gardipee; sister-in-law, Linda Mason; and brother-in-law, Wendell Wakefield.

Visitation: Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 4 pm to 8 pm, at Reflection Pointe Funeral & Cremation Services, 3201 S. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67210.

Funeral Service: 1 pm, Friday, November 13, 2026 at Crossroads Baptist Church, 11441 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67206. Interment to follow at Reflection Pointe Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church; and Beauties and Beasts, 114 S Pattie, Wichita, KS 67211.