WICHITA — Blake Tyler Kirkman, 27, passed away Nov. 1, 2025, at his home in Wichita, Kan. He was born on Nov. 25, 1997, in Hoisington, Kan., to Jason Settle and Leslie Kirkman.

A resident of Wichita since 2005 coming from Great Bend, Blake, lovingly known as “Big Pimpin’”, worked as a customer service representative at Verizon, while working on his degree in agricultural business. He enjoyed rodeos, concerts, traveling – especially cruises, and watching football, particularly cheering on the University of Kansas and the Kansas City Chiefs. Blake loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his mother, Leslie and Steven Miller of Wichita; father, Jason and Lundy Settle of Great Bend; sisters, Bryli Brown of Wichita, and Sadie Settle of Great Bend; stepbrothers, Tate Miller and Trevor Miller and wife Kylie, all of Wichita; grandparents, Gail Barnard of Larned, Rhonda and Harold Settle, and Lyle and Cheryl Gunn, all of Great Bend; honorary grandparents, Gary and Rhonda Gabel of Shawnee Mission; close friends, Jeb and Baylee McClellan of Hutchinson; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Mike Kirkman.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Sam Ryan presiding. Private inurnment will follow at a later date. Visitation will take place from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, with family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. The family has requested that guests dress casually or in their western attire. Memorials have been designated to Blake Kirkman Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 6, 2025