William Kenneth 'Bill' Colvin, 81

William Kenneth "Bill" Colvin, 81, died March 13, 2009, in Liberal, Kan.

He was the owner of High Plains Pizza. He opened the 18th Pizza Hut in the country in Liberal.The business continued to grow to its current status of 76 restaurants in five states.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Colvin; four sons, Kent, Mike, Greg and Tracy Colvin; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ann Minnich.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Rollins Community Building/Country Club, with fellowship with the family immediately following the service.