Kenneth Eugene Clements

Kenneth “Gene” Eugene Clements

Independence, Missouri

Kenneth Clements, 79 years, 1 month, and 25 days old, passed away on, January 23, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kenneth was born November 29, 1946, in Douglas County, Missouri to Carl and Melba (Nash) Clements.

He was a retired maintenance engineer from Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He had worked there for over 18 years.

Kenneth and Clarene “Clare” Duffy Baker were united in marriage on October 26, 1985, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kenneth enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, rock collecting, creating jewelry, and fishing. His joy was being with his family and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He was a Christian and raised in the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Melba and his little sister, Caroline Clements.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Clare Clements; his three children, Angie, Cheri, and Rusty, and two stepchildren, Gerry and Tyson, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his siblings, Harlin Clements, Sue and Bruce Biggs and their children, Lisa and Lynne, Sharon Strong, Larry and Debbie Clements, and Danny Clements; many nieces; nephews; extended family and friends.

Kenny was a good man and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services for Kenneth Gene will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM to service time. Burial will be in the Springcreek Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor John Williams Sr.