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Kenneth Cleaver Obituary

Kenneth William Cleaver born September 18, 1951, passed away July 22, 2025 peacefully at his home in Davidsonville, MD, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Haila Culp Cleaver; two brothers, Ronald (Maryanne) and Stewart Cleaver; his sisters-in-laws, Andrea Culp Lilly (Don), Melody Culp Turner (Tom), Teena Culp Haddox; and father & mother-in-law, Roland & Lorraine Culp. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Kenneth's life on Monday, July 28 from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where a memorial service will be held the following day, Tuesday, July 29 at 11 am. Condolences may be made online at:

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Capital Gazette on Jul. 25, 2025.

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Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD

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