LARNED — Kenneth “Red” Leroy Langley, 97, passed away June 26, 2023, at Country Living Home Plus, Larned, Kan. 

He was born Sept. 1, 1925, at Admire, Kan., the son of Alvin Leroy and Blanche Evelyn (Hoaglund) Langley. 

He moved to Larned in 1964 and was of the Christian faith. He was a partner of L and M Construction with Ed Mauler and built bridges. He enjoyed life, telling stories, visiting with people, traveling, playing golf and was an excellent card player.

On Feb. 22, 1948, he married Doris Gertrude Brumitt in Hays, Kan.; she preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 2002.

Survivors include daughter, Candace (Stephen) Dolan, Great Bend, Kan.; son, Floyd Guernsey, Enid, Okla.; nephew, Randy Brickley, Coral Springs, Fla.; four grandchildren, Christopher Dolan, Zachary Dolan, Roxanne Guernsey, and Floyd Guernsey Jr.; and one great grandchild Joseph Guernsey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Doris Langley; longtime companion, Carol Gross; sister Dorree Brickley; niece Rhonda Moyer and great nephew Todd Moyer.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Chaplain Guy Hanna presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5th, with family present from 5 – 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com. 

Funeral arrangements provided by

Beckwith Mortuary 

PO Box 477 

Larned, KS.  67550

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, June 29, 2023