First Sergeant, Willis Milton Naugle, 88, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home, following the recent passing of his wife of 67 years, Gladys Lucille Naugle. Willis was born on February 18, 1937, to Esther Mae Naugle (Griffith) and Willis Martin Naugle. Following graduation from Fowler High School, of Fowler, Indiana, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served active duty. He went in as a private on September 29, 1955, with the famed 8th infantry, "Golden Arrow". Division
A visitation will be held at Wyandotte Tabernacle, located at 5301 Metropolitan Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, 66106, on January 19, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The funeral service will follow at the same location, beginning at 11:00 am.
Pallbearers for the service will include Joshua Rushing, Jacob Rushing, Matthew Gooch, Bradley Naugle, Sam Blake, and Dominic Cox. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodger Naugle, Anthony Naugle, and Gary Gooch.
