John Robert Fuqua
<p>John Robert Fuqua,63, passed peacefully away after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, St. Francis Campus.</p><p><br></p><p>John was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 3, 1959, to the late Charles Fuqua and Marcella Johnson Fuqua. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, KeShawn Ivy.</p><p><br></p><p>John attended and graduated high school in Chicago. After high school, he relocated to Topeka, Kansas. He worked as a warehouse laborer for a number of years and also worked for the I70 Auto Auction.</p><p><br></p><p>John was a role model to his family whom he loved dearly! He will be remembered as the “ultimate prankster”!</p><p><br></p><p>He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Debra Liles; three daughters, Rachell Ivy, Schuyler Liles, and Lexie Fuqua, three grandchildren, Zietron, De’Airra, and Jovani, one brother, William Fuqua; as well as beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.</p><p><br></p><p>As a son, brother, father, and grandfather your presence brought joy to all who had the privilege of knowing you. You will be deeply missed! Rest in peace…</p><p><br></p><p>Just talk amongst yourself my friends and share a toast or two.</p><p>For I am sure you will remember well, how I loved to laugh with you!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Obituary
John Robert Fuqua,63, passed peacefully away after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, St. Francis Campus.
John was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 3, 1959, to the late Charles Fuqua and Marcella Johnson Fuqua. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, KeShawn Ivy.
John attended and graduated high school in Chicago. After high school, he relocated to Topeka, Kansas. He worked as a warehouse laborer for a number of years and also worked for the I70 Auto Auction.
John was a role model to his family whom he loved dearly! He will be remembered as the “ultimate prankster”!
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Debra Liles; three daughters, Rachell Ivy, Schuyler Liles, and Lexie Fuqua, three grandchildren, Zietron, De’Airra, and Jovani, one brother, William Fuqua; as well as beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
As a son, brother, father, and grandfather your presence brought joy to all who had the privilege of knowing you. You will be deeply missed! Rest in peace…
Just talk amongst yourself my friends and share a toast or two.
For I am sure you will remember well, how I loved to laugh with you!
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