Jerry W. Clevenger 77, of Spfld, MO passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. He was born on Novem­ber 9, 1941.

As a young man, he en­tered the U.S. Air Force assigned to Combat Defense Squadron with his service dog, Fang. As a veteran, he graduated from DeVry and began a career in computer programming at Bell & Howell, where he met and later married Lavada in 1974. As a couple, they were involved in prayer groups; New Jerusalem and Oremus. He played keyboards and bass gui­tar. He had a love for model trains, welding, hunting and his 3-D printer.

Preceding him in death are his mother, Louise (Martin) Clevenger; his loving wife of 25 years Lavada; grandparents, Blanche and Frances Cle­venger and siblings Jim and Barbara.

Survivors include his daughter, Lauren (Lori) Clevenger; four step children, Jayne Sebastian, Shawn E. Parker, Carolen Rodgers and Robert Wright; numerous grandchildren and great grand­children; sister, Debra Gilden; brother, Jack Clev­enger; a special cousin, Daniel Whitson and wife Ronda; as well as a long time girlfriend of 18 years Patty Stiles, lifelong friend, Tom Self and a host of friends and family.

A public visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 12:00 to 2:00pm in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel (5234 W. State Highway EE, Spfld, MO) with a private family graveside interment to follow.

Online condolences may be made at www.kl­ingnerfuneralhome.com.