Richard F. “Dick” Clements

Richard Freeman Clements, 79, of Liberty, passed away June 23, 2021, at K.U. Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer.

Dick was born April 30, 1942, in Kearney, MO, the son of John William Clements Sr. and Lillie Blanche (Johnston) Clements. He grew up in Liberty and joined the US Air Force in 1959. Dick worked as a Carpenter and Home Builder most of his working life.

Along with his parents, Dick was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Clements; brother, John W. Clements, Jr. and sister, Mary Jane Eidson.

Survivors include his favorite wife and friend of 57 years, Rita Kay; daughters, Tamera Sheeley, Nancy Clements and Christina Jones; 7 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. He also leaves three sisters, Joan Terrill, Jessie Willis and Gwen Mullin; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

We will celebrate Dick's life on Monday, June 28, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty. Visitation will begin at 2 pm, military honors at 3 pm, followed by an opportunity for family and friends to share a memory in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the K.U. Cancer Center.

We will celebrate Dick’s life on Monday, June 28, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty.  Visitation will begin at 2 pm, military honors at 3 pm, followed by an opportunity for family and friends to share a memory in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the K.U. Cancer Center.