Johnny S. Tarrant
September 25, 1941 ~ November 2, 2024
Surrounded by family, Johnny Steve Tarrant passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, after a long illness. He was born in Wichita, KS on September 25, 1941, to Joyce A. (Hobbs) and John W. Tarrant. He grew up in Wichita and was the eldest of four siblings.
Preceded in death by parents, and sisters, Jeanne Stuart and Jackie See. Survivors include beloved wife of 41 years, Susie Tarrant and their son, JJ Tarrant. From a former marriage, daughters, Kim Martinez (Jorge), Debbie Baughman (Mike), and son, Kevin Tarrant (Julie); six grandchildren; five great grandchildren plus one on the way; and brother, Jim Tarrant (Kerrie) of Newbury Park, CA.
Johnny was a well-known leader in the Wichita advertising community. Among many honors, he was named the youngest “Ad Man of the Year”. Active and also well known beyond Wichita, he became the Governor of the 9th District of the Advertising Federation of America, representing multiple states. Along with his career in advertising, he simultaneously pursued a dual career as a sports announcer for radio, TV, and live broadcasts. This brought much notoriety to include a spot in the Friends University Hall of Fame for serving ten years as “The Voice of the Falcons”. In 1995, Johnny and Susie purchased Quik Print Topeka and Quik Print Wichita in 2000, and their ownership and success continue today. A 1959 graduate of Wichita West High School, he was recently named to the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame for West High. He graduated from Wichita State University in 1967.
Rosary will be 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 7, 2024, Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, November 8, 2024, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Memorials have been established with: Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219 and Wichita West High School Alumni Hall, Inc., for the Hall of Fame, 11706 W. 1st Street North, Wichita, KS 67212.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Susie and JJ,
I was so very sorry to hear about the passing of Johnny.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Johnny.
Condolences and Prayers to family and friends. John Terrant was a close friend and a friend of our 1969 KCAC men’s basketball team where he broadcast all of our games. He will be missed but not forgotten. R I P Soul brother. James Jemmerson, Wichita, Kansas
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Susie, Doug and I are so sorry to learn of your husbands passing. You and your son are in our thoughts and prayers~
Michelle and Doug Ballard
I introduced Susie to Johnny at Tom & Sonny’s. I think Johnny fell in love with her the first time he saw her that night.
Jo (Dinsmoor) Twidwell
Johnny and I met in the late 70’s, bonded at the bar at Tom & Sonny’s, 🤗 and became roommates in the early 80’s at his house on MtCarmel. Which I eventually bought, when he and Susie got married. We remained good friends to the very end. 😞 I will remember and cherish the man, the time and trips we took together. My heart goes out to Susie, and extended family. RIP JT
Johnny Tarrant was, as my grandmother would say, “a pip.” He was funny, generous, very gregarious and a willing participant in almost any social or travel activity. David and I traveled with Johnny and Susie (otherwise known as the perfect partner in life) and it was fun watching his facial expressions say “holy cow” when seeing something he’d only heard or read about. Traveling the Scottish countryside with the two of them is something I will never forget. They have a thousand friends and I know all of them will endeavour to hold Susie and his family up and help them through this trying and scary time.
Johnny Tarrant was the most wonderful caring man I’ve ever met. I worked for him and Susie and they were by far the best bosses I’ve ever had in my life. My prayers go out to everyone in the Quik Print family. Susie and JJ I’m so sorry for your loss.RIP Johnny, I miss you. Love Belinda Taylor
I worked with Johnny at McCormick Armstrong adverting Wichita. I was an artist, and Johnny was in sales . When he walked through the art department he always made our day! He was funny and very talented. Rest In Peace Johnny…the world was a better place with you in it.
Tom Bookwalter
Susie, We are very sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. We will keep you in our thoughts. Design Benefits, LLC Adam Clark & Staff