Kyle Monroe Johnson, 34, of rural Excelsior Springs passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness fighting Lupus.

Kyle was born the son of Preston and Tammy (Cook) Johnson on Nov. 30, 1988, in North Kansas City. Kyle was a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School.

Kyle was a lifelong Chiefs fan who believed in the power of superstitions. You could always catch him watching Chiefs games in the same place.

His love of cars started at a young age. He especially loved his Mustang, which he took meticulous care of and spent time doing upgrades on. Kyle’s favorite racecar driver was Jeff Gordon and he enjoyed watching races with his brother Dillon. His family sees him driving his dream Mustang through the heavenly gates and spending his time with the loved ones who have gone before him.

Kyle was a fan of classic rock and country music and enjoyed his summer weekends at the lake with family.

Kyle was brilliantly smart and intellectual. He was quite the historian and could recount many historical facts and events.

He loved food and his mom’s cooking but hated mushrooms.

Kyle was kind and generous and would give anything to help someone. He would go to any length to protect his family and friends. He adored his two dogs, Lola and Arcadia, who never left his side.

Kyle was preceded in death by Grandpa and Grandma Writesman, and Grandpa and Grandma Cook; his uncles, Larry Cook and Dennis Cook; and his cousins, Tyler Vaughn and Bryce Wheeler.

He is survived by his parents, Preston and Tammy Johnson of the home; his brother, Dillon Johnson (Qynne) of Liberty; his grandparents, Fred and Robin Johnson of Warsaw, and Mike and Sue Wood of Missouri City; and his two dogs, Lola and Arcadia.

Memorials are suggested to The Lupus Foundation of America; 2121 K St. N.W., Suite 200; Washington, D.C. 20037. Visitation was held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Burial followed at South Point Cemetery, Orrick. Arrangements by Gowing Funeral Home, Orrick. Phone: 816-770-3331.