Kerry Van VanCleave

Kerry Van VanCleave, 55, of Altus, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Lawton. Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, May 1 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Erin Martinez officiating. Burial will follow in the Victory Cemetery under the direction of the Kincannon Funeral Home.

Kerry was born on Nov. 29, 1959 to O.F. and Ludene (Alexander) VanCleave in Altus. Kerry graduated from Altus High School with the class of 1979. Kerry and Tammy Parks were united in marriage on Oct. 17, 1980 in Vernon, Texas. Kerry served his country in the United States Army from 1981 to 1983. He worked for the Departments of Corrections at various locations in the state from 1984 to 1997. He was the manager of Altus McDonalds from 1995 to 2005. He loved OU football, Thunder basketball and casino trips. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Reggie VanCleave; sister, Brenda Roach; and brother-in-law, Bobby Pruitt.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy, of the home; three daughters, Misty Tobyne and husband Brad of Hoyt, Kan., Stormy Bailey and husband Markese of Oklahoma City, and Rainey Alvarado and husband Michael of Altus; 10 grandchildren, Aleah, Derby, Porter, Keeland, Dashawn, Braelyn, Ashley, Destiny, Kyli and MJ: one great-grandchild, A'Reiya; and two sisters, Beverly Pruitt of Amarillo, Texas, and Donda Roach and husband Steve of Altus.

Memorial contributions in Kerry's name may be sent to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org.

Additional parking for the service is available behind the funeral home, Days Inn to the South or Western Sizzlin' to the North.

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