John J. Befort, age 67, of Hays passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. He was born June 21, 1948, in Hays, Kansas to Edmund and Albina (Pfeifer) Befort. He graduated from Hays High in 1966.

John was a retired farmer and stockman. He was an avid animal lover who was especially fond of his cats. He enjoyed riding his 4 wheeler and farming. Calving season was his favorite time on the farm because he was able to care for the calves.

He is survived by his parents, Edmund and Albina Befort of Hays; three brothers, Albert Befort and wife Peggy of Shawnee, OK, Thomas Befort and wife Connie of Wichita and Pete Befort and wife Amy of Hays; two sisters, Marilyn Billinger and husband Robert of Victoria and Mary Hanway of Claremont, CA; and his nephews and nieces, Logan Befort, Kenneth Befort, Andrea Befort, Max Befort, Marissa Befort, Michael Billinger, Amanda Billinger, Darren Hanway, Kurt Hanway, and Larissa Hanway.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Befort and a brother-in-law, Derek Hanway.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery in Hays.

Visitation will be Tuesday 6 PM – 8 PM and Wednesday 9:30 AM until service time all at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions to the Humane Society of the High Plains.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].