Richard Elwyn Clewett, 39

A graveside service for Richard Elwyn Clewett, 39, of Caulfield, was held Dec. 15, 2023, at the Clewett Family Cemetery with Darrell Haney officiating. 

He died Dec. 13. He was born Nov. 22, 1984, in Sacramento, California, to Wilbur and Darlean (Ester) Clewett.

Richard grew up in California and graduated from Lucerne Valley High School with the class of 2002. He joined the Navy in November of that year, proudly serving his country for four years. While enlisted, Richard worked in aviation and as a structure mechanic. After his honorable discharge, Richard moved to Caulfield and began working as a welder and fabricator. He worked for Ozark Action in West Plains for five years as a crew leader, then went on to work at Timberland for the next seven years.

Richard married Savannah Kilkenny on Nov. 9, 2019. From a young age, Richard always wanted a big family and he had one with his brothers and sisters. When he met Savannah, she gave him his own family. Richard was always a phone call away if you needed anything. He had a big heart and was always helping people. He loved to be working on anything. Sitting still was not for him. He loved being outside, camping, fishing, cooking and spending time with family. He was a member of the Caulfield Fire Department where he was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife Savannah Clewett; children Braylynn, Harley and Lexi; two brothers Taz Clewett and Douglas Clewett; one sister Marian Chaney and husband Brian; nieces Lillianna and Fey, Natily, Rose, Raven, Abigail, Kristen and Seanna; nephews RJ and Lennard; and great-nephews Daemon, Oliver and Luka.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Darlean Clewett; one sister Patience; one uncle Frank; and one aunt Joy.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home.