Cleadus is survived by his son Bart (Stephanie) Kernodle, two grandchildren Haley Kernodle and Colby (Kaylee) Kernodle, a sister Versie Clements, special life long friend Betty Robbins and a host of nephews, nieces, and other cherished family and friends.
On August 22, 1970 he was united in marriage to Sarah Barton at the Riverton Church. She preceded him in death on October 10, 2001.
Also preceding him in death were his parents, his in-laws Pete and Virginia Barton, brother Dronald and sister Lenore Kane-cox.
Cleadus served in the U.S. Army from October 1961 to October 1963. He specialized in Ordnance while stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. He retired from U.S. Bank after over 30 years as Vice President at the Doniphan Bank.
Cleadus was of the Baptist faith and loved his family.
He enjoyed farm life and always had cattle up until a couple of years before his death.
Visitation will be 1:00-2:00pm Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Clary Funeral Home, Alton, MO with funeral service to follow at 2:00pm. Bro. Edward Casey will be officiating the service, burial in the Riverton Cemetery.
