William John 'B.J.' Andrews, 58, of Maize, died August 14, at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was born November 11, 1960, in Landstuhl, Germany, the son of William H. and Linda E. (Jackson) Andrews. B.J. graduated from high school in Westfield, MA, and received his Bachelors degree in business from Western New England University, Springfield, MA. He worked as a Customer Retail Manager for Mondelēz International. B.J. enjoyed golfing, following his son's soccer activities, and was an avid WSU Shockers fan. He attended Maize United Methodist Church.

On November 12, 1988, B.J. married Rebecca Ann 'Becky' Hornbaker in Hutchinson. She survives.

Also surviving are: son, Blake Andrews of Maize; brothers, James Andrews and wife Aiden of Westport, CT, Scott Andrews and wife Stephanie of Des Moines, IA; sister, Laura DeBacker and husband Paul of Mountain View, CA; sister-in-law, Cathy Andrews of Dallas, TX; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Stephen.

Cremation has taken place. Private family inurnment will be held in Pleasant View Cemetery, Darlow. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 22, at Maize United Methodist Church, 208 E. Academy Ave. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, at the church.

Memorials are suggested to B.J. Andrews Memorial Scholarship Fund at Maize Recreation Commission or Maize United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.