Larry Ray Clevenger, 79, a resident of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born in 1943 to Vernon Edgar and Betty Ruth (Crouse) Clevenger in Kansas City, Missouri
In 1966, Larry was united in marriage to Sue Ann Clevenger at Missouri City Christian Church in Missouri City, Missouri. Larry Graduated from CMSU with a Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial Technology. He would later retire as the Chief Technology Officer at Black and Veatch after 40 years of service. Larry proudly served his country from December of 1966 until August of 1970 in the United States Army as a 1st Lieutenant, Company Commander in Military Intelligence.
Larry was a member of the First Christian Church in Blue Springs, Missouri. He served as Deacon, Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the New Sanctuary Building Committee. Larry Really was quite the handyman. He loved helping others with projects and working with wood. He also enjoyed taking out his RV and traveling, as well as, playing golf, reading and doing crossword puzzles.
Larry is survived by his wife Sue of 56 years, his mother: Betty Ruth (Crouse) Clevenger of Liberty, Missouri, son: Zachary Allen Clevenger and his wife Elva of North Kansas City, Missouri. His brother: Gary Dean Clevenger and his wife Linda of Overland Park, Kansas. His niece: Jill Bartlett and husband Thad of Kearney, Missouri and nephew: Jim Clevenger of Liberty, Missouri. Both his paternal and maternal grandparents and father preceded him in death.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 27, 2023 at the First Christian Church in Blue Springs, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the church before the service. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the First Christian Church of Blue Springs.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of Larry and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Sur and Zac,
We are thinking of you and praying for comfort.
Kem and Camille
Larry was an incredible friend and colleague. I had the privilege of working with Larry at B&V and later BVSG. A consummate professional.
Sue and Family
We are sorry to hear of Larry’s passing.
We have always had a special friendship coworker relation with Larry at Black & Veatch and after. Many times Larry would have as many doodlings as meeting notes. Often they were unrelated to the meeting, but they were always clever.
Another memory is Larrry’s love/hate relationship with phones. He was more of a direct contact person. Over the years we have seen and heard about his love for woodworking and, of course, Saturday home football games at MU. One of his favorite stories was sniffing the air to smell the Mizzou tiger and Zac’s lack of patience to wait for the right time.
Larry was one of the truly good guys. He will be missed, may he rest in peace.
Larry was such a gentleman I enjoyed working with him at black & veatch and I am sure in heaven he is giving dance lessons until the love of his life joins him. Sorry for the loss we all feel
Larry and Sue were the best neighbors, always there to help.. He will be greatly missed.n
Larry was my supervisor for many years at Black and Veatch. He had his own style. One of a kind. I always had the utmost respect for LRC. He was truly one of the good guys and will be missed.
:TO HONOR A VERY SPECIAL VETERAN”
Thank you Larry for serving our country. Because of your service you have given each and everyone of us our freedom.
God bless you for taking great care of our country and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
It is with deep sadness that Linda and I learned of Larry’s passing. We formed a heartfelt relationship with Sue and Larry in a short period of time. That lasting feeling of joy was due to how easy it was to have fun and excitement just by being around such wonderful people. We will treasure forever our memories with you in Italy and France, where we experienced such delightful adventures, drank lots of cappuccinos (among other things), tasted the world’s best meals and relished the company of the nicest people we have ever met. Larry, may the Lord take you into his loving arms and grant you everlasting peace and joy.
Sue and Zac I admired Larry as a church leader and delightful person. I am truly sorry for your loss. Jerry Carey
I had the privilege to work with Larry at B&V. I knew he was different the day I met him. Larry didn’t lazily impart knowledge – he asked questions that led to a journey to a solution. He knew the path, but he wanted you on it with him. He was always open to having something he hadn’t thought of come to light because of your participation in that journey. He at times showed more respect for younger, less experienced colleagues than more experienced people, who he felt, bullied people with new ideas. He didn’t play along with such games (which I’m sure was a perennial discussion in his annual review!) Larry lived his values. Thinking of him will always bring me joy.
I am thankful that Larry gave me a start in my IT career. He was a friend and a groomsman at our wedding. His skill as a woodworker is still present in our home today. Sorry for your family’s loss.