Kevin B. Guffey

Kevin B. Guffey, 68, of Meriden, Kansas passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born June 26, 1957 in Topeka the son of Warren and Margaret Guffey. He attended school in Meriden where he was an active member of FFA. He graduated from Jefferson West High School in 1975.

He worked as an LPN at the Kansas Neurological Institute and later at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka for 11 years. Kevin spent many hours taking care of his farm near Meriden.

He enrolled in college classes and received his associate degree from Washburn Tech in his 50’s.

Kevin enjoyed rowing, where he was heavily involved with the Topeka Rowing Association, KU Basketball, helping people out in times of distress, spending time with his kids and grandchildren and being on the farm.

Survivors include his children, Amanda Lynn (Guffey) Bridges and husband Jacob Bridges, Melinda Su Guffey, and Connor Guffey and his wife Katrina; grandchildren, Margaret, Emma, Caleb and Kenzie; great granddaughter, Jupiter; brothers, Jerry Guffey (Edith) and Jim Guffey (Mary); nieces and nephews, Bryan, Michael, Bridget and Ryan and great niece and nephews, Onyx, Vienna and Atlas.

Cremation is planned. A celebration of life will be held at the Silo Event Center, 6787 Anderson Road, Meriden, Kansas 66512 on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Doors will open at 1:00 pm, service beginning at 1:30 pm, refreshments following. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Rowing Club or to the Green Acres Farm Animal Foundation in care of the funeral home. www.ppdfuneral.com