William Kenneth "Ken" Kirk, 65, died March 12, 2016. He was born Dec. 28, 1950, in Hutchinson, to William and Louise (Rayl) Kirk.

Ken graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969, and was a lifetime Hutchinson resident. He was the owner/operator of Downtown Body Shop. Survivors include: sons, Travis Kirk and wife Courtney and their children, Keegan "Cruz" and Tenley of Hutchinson and Toby of Hutchinson; daughters, Amy Kirk, and son, Ty of Wichita, and Cherlyn McGill and daughter, Jessica of Haven; sister, Kathy Kirk of Lawrence and her three children. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson. Cremation has taken place. Per Ken's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hutchinson Community College Women's Basketball Program, in care of the HCC Endowment Fund. Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501, is in charge of arrangements.