Patrick “Lynn” Cleaver, 64

Funeral services for Patrick “Lynn” Cleaver, 64, of Protem, were held March 29, 2022. Burial was at the Rhodes Cemetery in Protem. 

Lynn died peacefully at 6:15 p.m. March 22 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield after a battle with covid. He was born September 24, 1957, in Branson, to Irba and Nadine Cleaver.

He was unique in all aspects of life. He loved being outside, enjoyed hunting, fishing and being one with nature. His special passion was raising cattle. He enjoyed watching them grow and that was a special part of him. 

A short time ago he became ill with cancer. He fought a fierce battle and won. It came at a cost to his health and left him with heart problems. When he left this earth, it was not from cancer but from covid.

Lynn is survived by a sister, Charlotte Henry, her children, Christopher Henry and wife Missy, and their children Claire and Ava; Nicholas Henry and wife Rachel and their children Greyson and Dillon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.