Mr. Clyde (Bud) Heafley

Clyde (Bud) Allen Heafley a beloved husband, father, brother and grandpa of Overland Park, KS (former longtime resident of Columbia, Missouri) passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the age of 83 of cancer.
Clyde was born the son of Allen and Clara (Bohannon) Heafley on August 27, 1930, in Lebanon, Missouri.
After graduating from Lebanon High School, Clyde served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. Clyde had a distinguished career in real estate and upon retirement he fulfilled his dream and passion for the Missouri Tigers by working as an equipment mgr. for 15 years in the athletic dept. of the University of Missouri.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 54 years, Inge (Thiel) Heafley, daughters Linda (Jim) Allen, Nancy (Tim) Hannan, Suzette (Noel) Benson; his grandchildren Jason (Shalimar) Ovshak, Justin (Ryann) Warren, Michael (Aimee) Hannan, and Lauren Hannan, beloved sister Peggy McElvain, great grandsons Landyn and Hudson and many nieces and nephews.
When asked to describe himself recently, he accurately described himself as “Steady and Lover of Life and Family”. Clyde was loved by many, was a friend to many and will be dearly missed.
A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. A memorial service with full military honors will follow at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project, In Memory of Clyde Heafley, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 and/or www.reachinthevillage.com, which will allow MAP Seminary students to participate in a cultural study during a trip to Israel.

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