Jerry L. Clawson

Jerry L. Clawson, 72, a longtime resident of rural McCune, passed away at 11:43 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2018 at Medicalodges Frontenac.

He was born August 29, 1946 in Columbus, Kansas to Merle E. and Juanita C. (Voltz) Clawson. As a young boy, Jerry grew up and lived in rural McCune.

He worked as a janitor at the Cherokee County Courthouse in Columbus for ten years. He later worked with Class LTD in various capacities.

He was a member of Osage Church of the Brethren in rural McCune. Jerry especially enjoyed his involvement with Horses of Hope which provides therapeutic riding for individuals with special needs.

Survivors include:

His Father – Merle Clawson, of rural McCune, KS

One Brother – Stanley Clawson and his wife, Debbie, of Pittsburg, KS

Niece – Sara Imhof and her husband, John, and family of Pittsburg, KS

Nephews - Eric Clawson and his wife, Whitney, and family of Pittsburg, KS

Greg Clawson and his wife, AnaMaria, of De Pere, WI

He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Clawson, on November 3, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will be in McCune Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time, on Monday, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Horses of Hope or the Osage Church of the Brethren. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.