Michael Thomas Kinkaid

Michael Thomas Kinkaid, 75 of Derby, KS passed away on Tuesday June 16 2026.

Mike lived & grew up in Wichita, KS where he graduated from Wichita South High in 1969.

After high school Mike joined the US Navy, where he proudly served 4 years on the USS GREENFISH Submarine. Mike married the Love of his life, Sharon Dorsey on June 26, 1978. They shared 46 Wonderful years together. He worked in the service industry, including The Wichita Eagle, and retiring from Frito Lay.

Mike was a family man whose greatest pride was his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His kindness and sense of humor always made everyone feel welcome.

Mike and Sharon will be deeply missed and remembered for their love and kindness they shown to their family and friends. They were an amazing couple that truly represented what true love stood for.

He is survived by his son Shawn(Cheryl) Kinkaid of Franklin, Tenn. Daughter Gena Ayalla of Wichita Ks, brother-in law Jerry Dorsey, sisters Linda Ward of ElBerta, Alabama, Jacque Schneider of Miami, Oklahoma, Janice (Ron) Floyd of Mulvane, Kansas, and his brother Jeff (Julie) Kinkaid of Towanda, Kansas.

He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 4 great grand children. Mike had numerous nieces and nephews, other family members, and friend’s who will truly miss him.

He is preceded in death by his wife Sharon Kinkaid, son Barrett Griffith, and his parents Rev. Jack and Rosie Kinkaid.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in Atlanta, Ks to honor Mike and Sharon’s legacy.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mike’s honor to his favorite charity St Jude Children’s Hospital @stjude.org

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