Kenneth E. Clayton, Sr., 88, of Lenexa, KS, passed away at his home on September 16, 2011.
Kenneth was born on October 21, 1922 in Hannibal, MO to Frank Henry Clayton, Sr. and Bertha Mae (Haworth) Clayton. Kenneth was previously married to Betty (Langworthy) Clayton of Kansas City, MO. Kenneth served in the US Navy during WWII on the LST-744 as part of the Pacific Fleet. He retired after 31 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Kansas City as an Exchange Repairman.
Kenneth married Josephine (Cheney) Compton on November 27, 1976 and they moved to Springfield, MO. He also worked with Metropolitan Rod and Reel at Bass Pro Shop. Kenneth was a Mason. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, especially at the Lake of the Ozarks.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Frank Henry Clayton, Jr. and wife Jean, Anna Marie Swanson and George Allen Clayton.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Josie, of the home; children, Kenneth Clayton, Jr., Bruce Clayton (Jane) and Georgia Fogle (Brent), all of Olathe, KS, Nancy Windes (Mike) and Mark Clayton all of Overland Park, KS, Carolyn Chick (Ken) of Lenexa, KS, Tony Compton (Jo) of Clinton, MO and Charlene Cutbirth of Carrollton, TX; 21 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; brother-in-law, Robert Swanson and a sister-in-law, Gladys Clayton both of Kansas City, MO.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Assembly of God Chapel with Pastor Dave Nord officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Overland Park First Assembly of God Church or Central Assembly of God Church in Springfield, MO. No formal visitation is planned; burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.