Obituary
Roger Keith Huitt
Roger Keith Huitt, 93, passed away peacefully April 16, 2025. He was born in Cainsville, Mo., to Garland and Mary Ida (Stafford) Huitt on May 24, 1931. He was the oldest of 4 boys.
Roger graduated from Cainsville High School in 1950 and joined the Navy in October of 1950. He was a flight engineer on a Sea and Air rescue plane stationed on Midway Island and then was on the aircraft carrier USS Bataan in the Yellow Sea during the Korean War. He was an extremely patriotic man and proud of his service.
Roger married Dawnna Jones in 1953 and to this union they had three children. He worked hard throughout his life and set an excellent example for his family. Roger was a multi-talented man working at Bendix in Kansas City, a farmer and over the road truck driver. No matter what he did he always gave it his best.
Roger loved the Kansas City Royals, music, a good joke and playing the stock market. His ability to remember dates and anything number related was amazing.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Dawnna Huitt, his brothers Duane, George and Roland; his daughter-in-law Angela Huitt and his son-in law Richard Kingsley. Survivors include his daughters Theresa Kingsley and Jody (Jeff) Head and son Steven Huitt; granddaughter Jessi (Wayne) Spencer, and grandson Joel (Janae) Head; Three great grandsons, Parker and Lain Spencer and Oberon Head.
Services will be held in August. In his memory, donations to Kansas City Hospice House at 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64145 would be appreciated.
Condolences
Visitation
Langsford Funeral Home
115 SW 3rd St
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Services
Langsford Funeral Home
115 SW 3rd St
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
My sincere condolences go out to the family. I remember your parents from many years ago, at South Bend United Methodist Church. The reunion your family will have in heaven one day be so glorious! Until that day, I know you will miss them daily. May the dear Lord God surround each of you with His loving care, giving you strength and guidance.
He always had a smile on his face and a welcoming presence. He will be truly missed. May Jesus Christ hold each one of you and comfort you during this time of such loss.
Roger was one of the kindest people I encountered growing up. His family took this young girl into their home and always made me feel like I belonged. We shared lots of laughter and lots of tears together. But the best part is knowing how God uses all those circumstances to bring us to a saving knowledge of His Son, Jesus. You modeled what a husband should like in a marriage and God blessed me with the husband of my dreams. See you in Eternity when we ( Dawnna)will praise the Lord together as it should be. I always treasured the quilt she made for me for my graduation it was the love it was made with that I remember. Theresa, Jodi and Steve what a wonderful gift to have the parents God gave you all ,stay close and Love the Lord with all your heart, mind and soul.