Clinton Ray Clampitt

Clinton Ray Clampitt

Clinton Ray Clampitt, age 42, a resident of rural Fulton, Kan., passed away unexpectedly, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at his home. He was born March 25, 1981, in Fort Scott. Clinton attended school in Fort Scott. He had worked in the receiving department at Walmart in Fort Scott. In earlier years, he enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing. He also was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and sketching. Five years ago, Clinton suffered a major debilitating stroke and has primarily been home bound ever since. Since his stroke, he enjoyed watching movies, playing video games and keeping up with his friends and family on Facebook.

Survivors include his parents, David and Brenda Hathaway of the home in Fulton and his son, Kyler Clampitt of Walnut, Kan. Also surviving are a brother, Kyle Hathaway (Shannon) of Fort Scott and three sisters, Angela Carpenter (Jeff), Rhonda Cole (Ben) and Rachel Thompson all of Fort Scott, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends including his caregiver, Melissa Springston. Clinton was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Clampitt.

There was cremation. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Clinton Clampitt Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.