Michael Ryan King

Michael Ryan King, 76, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Born on October 11, 1949, in Princeton, Missouri, Mike was the son of June (Choate) Callahan and Wallace (Merle) King. He married Andrea Dee Kuhns on September 18, 1970, and began a long career at General Motors-Fairfax in January 1976, retiring in January 2007.

Mike was an avid pool player who loved golfing with his friends. He took great pride in maintaining and cruising his 1965 Plymouth Satellite convertible. He cherished the many friendships he had nurtured since his teenage years and throughout his life, staying closely connected with them all. Mike also enjoyed traveling and vacationing, particularly spending time with family at their home in Branson, Missouri, and relaxing at the beach. Above all, his greatest joy was being with his wife, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace (Merle) King and June Callahan; brothers Marion (Pat) Wright, Gary Wright, Carl Wright, Dickie King, and Jeff King; sister Shirley King; step-brothers Darryl Inness, Forrest Inness Jr., and Kevin Inness; step-sister Barbara Alford; father-in-law Fred Kuhns; mother-in-law Maxine Kuhns; and brother-in-law Rusty Kuhns.

Mike is survived by his wife Andrea King; daughters Tiffany King, Jennifer (Rod) Stitt, and Rebecca King; grandchildren Devon, Hannah, Emily, Sarah, Molly, and Dylan; and great-grandchildren Mason, Parker, Lyla, and Ivry. He is also survived by sisters Lynn (Mike) Hopkins and Cheryl Inness; stepsisters Vicki (Larry) Failor and Beverly King; sister-in-law Janie Henry; brother-in-law Mark (Tina) Kuhns; and many nieces and nephews.