Michael Ray Todd, 69, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.
He was born Jan. 9, 1956 to Moonyeen (Losson) and Talmadge Ray Todd.
He married Anita “Nita” Faye Watkins. She preceded him in death in 1998.
He dedicated 35 years of his professional life to Ben E. Keith Foods, where he was known not only for his award-winning sales numbers but also for the respect and trust he earned from customers, which included schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and restaurants.
He was also the proud owner of Comet Cleaners for 17 years, forming meaningful relationships with his customers, many of whom became lifelong friends.
He was a supportive and involved father – from Kids Inc. sports to Odyssey of the Mind – but especially through his work with the Boy Scouts of America. Together with longtime friend Harley Kruse, he dedicated his summers and weekends to Troop 73 in Liberal and the Santa Fe Trail Council.
Survivors include son, Jeremy and wife, Amanda, Lenexa; siblings, Kelly Todd and wife, Donna, Lubbock, Texas, and Michelle Todd, Amarillo, Texas; grandsons, Pierce Todd and Rhys Todd; lifelong friends, Arnie and Patty Rohloff and family of Liberal; beloved dogs, Tucker and Cooper; and many other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Morgan Todd; and brother, Carey Todd.
• Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Faith Tabernacle in Liberal, with Pastors Rex Petty and Jeff Mitchell presiding.
Mike will be buried next to his wife, Nita, and daughter, Morgan, at Restlawn Cemetery in a private family service.
Memorials are suggested to Troop 73, in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, P.O. Box 1200, Sublette, KS 67877.
Condolences may be left at weeksfamilyfuneralhome.com.
