Kirby Lee VanDegrift, 64, passed away on October 24, 2019 at his home in Ness City, Kansas. He was born on September 22, 1955 in Ness City, Kansas the son of Barry and Loretta (Switzer) VanDegrift.

He was a Rig Operator for both Cheyenne Well Service and Hembree Well Service. He also worked several years as a custodian and later as head custodian for the Ness City Public Schools. Kirby enjoyed hunting and fishing, working on cars, working with wood, and cooking on the barbecue for his family and friends. On November 12, 1977 he married Sharon Castor in Ness City. Together they had two children, Lori and Tony. They were later divorced. He married Nancy Holt on Saturday, April 1st, 2000, in Ness City, Kansas.

Kirby is survivored by his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Lori Weaver (Jeremy) of Ness City and Brenda M. Rhodes (Joe) of Corona, California; three sons, Anthony Vandegrift of Scott City, Jason E. Jensen (Donna) of Harvard, Nebraska, and David Jensen of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 3 brothers, Mick Vandegrift (Nancy) of Hutchinson, Rick Vandegrift (Carol) of Ellinwood, and Kirk “Cork” Vandegrift of Hiakman, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren plus one on the way.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019, 10:30 AM, at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Inurnment will follow in the Ness City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Kirby VanDegrift Funeral Fund.