Kenneth Clees

Kenneth Theodore Clees

Private family services will be held at a later date for Kenneth Theodore Clees, 54, of Roswell who passed away June 21, 2008 in Lubbock, Texas.

Kenneth was born January 7, 1954 to Wilbur Clees and Eula Frost in Albuquerque, New Mexico; he is preceded in death by both parents and a brother Larry Clees.

Kenneth married Patricia Sumner, July 30, 1988, in Rupert, Idaho. She survives him at the family home. He was an assist manager for the Allsups Convenience Store.

He like doing ceramics and enjoyed fishing. Kenneth had a great disposition and loved people. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Thomas husband Gerald of Roswell, New Mexico, step-son James Knight of Phoenix, Arizona; step-daughter Cindy Ford also of Roswell, New Mexico, brother, Kevin Swearingen wife Bonnie of Vacaville Ca., sister, Katherine Dennis husband Ed, of Roswell, New Mexico, eight grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a longtime friend Kenneth Storms of Roswell.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com