Marion Emerson "Buzz" Clear, 90 of Leeton, MO passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg.

Buzz was born April 2, 1933 in Bristle Ridge, Missouri, son of Roy Clear and Etta (Brown) Clear. Following graduation from College High in Warrensburg, he served in the United States Army for 2 years. Buzz was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Smith on November 20, 1955 at the Oak Hill Christian Church. He retired from Allied Signal in Kansas City after 35 years.  He then worked at Stahls for several years before fully retiring. Buzz was known for his overalls, hard work and his joy in sharing with others. He was an icon in  the Leeton community that he loved. He enjoyed all the school sports, but it was the kids he was supporting. He spent numerous summers coaching baseball in the Shippy League.  He, along with his wife, Pat, of 68 years raised 5 children on the farm outside of Leeton. Family was everything. He loved his children dearly, adored his grandchildren, and cherished his great- grands.

Survivors include his wife: Pat Clear; daughters: Rebekah Rodenbaugh; Jeany McGowen (Ronnie); Debby Thompson (Mark); Rachel Reynolds (Tim); son: Stephen Clear (Becky); sister: Agnes Leighty; and numerous beloved grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and three sisters.

Memorial Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Leeton Christian Church with Pastor Zach Clement, Pastor Vernon Leighty, and Chaplain Lawrence Adams officiating. Military honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard, American Legion Post #131, and VFW Post #2513. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2023 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Show-Me Christian Youth Home in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net