Jerome D. Klutts, son of the late Clifford Klutts and Jessie (Roberts) Klutts was born in Oran, Missouri on September 13, 1944 and departed this life at his home in the Aid Community on March 7, 2019 at the age of 74 years.

Mr. Klutts was a Veteran in the United States Army.  He served three years in the Army.  He then joined the Missouri National Guards and went to OCS.  He served for six years and resigned from the guard as a 1st Lieutenant. He was a cabinet and door maker for many years and a part-time and later full-time computer programmer for WW Wood Products.

He was united in marriage to Alice Marie Mathias on December 24, 1965 in Campbell, Missouri.  He is survived by his wife Alice of the home; one daughter, Pamela Garner and one granddaughter, Ashlan Garner of the Aid Community; two sisters, Dot Buckley and Ernestine Pattillo both of Florida and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.  

He was a big supporter and active in his daughter’s charity, “Crusin' for Kids (Helping Kids in Need)”.  He loved his family, God, country and helping others.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. 

Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Rev. Ronnie Stevens officiating. 

The funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 10:40am for the graveside service.

Donations may be made to:  Cruisin For Kids, 102 E. Stoddard, Dexter, Missouri 63841.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.