Clifford Allen Lehew, 83, of Atchison, Kansas, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the Medicalodge of Leavenworth.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home from 6:30 until 7:30 P. M. A private family burial will be on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Oak Hill Cemetery and may be left in care of the funeral home. Due to COVID masks are required as well as social distancing.

Cliff was born on April 8, 1937, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of the late Lee Roy and Frances (Meyer) Lehew. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1955.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963 until 1967 and was stationed at Bunker Hill Air Force Base in Peru, Indiana.

Cliff was employed at Unit Rail Anchor Company in Atchison for many years until his retirement. He was a school bus driver for many years for USD 409 after retiring from Unit Rail.

He is survived by a daughter, Paula Sue Lehew, Kansas City, KS; a son, Kevin A. (Lisa) Lehew, Paris Crossing, IN; brothers, Kenneth (Judy) Lehew, Topeka, KS, Robert (Robin) Lehew, St. Joseph, MO; a sister, JoAnn Noll, Atchison, KS; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and his good friend and companion, Louise Pruett and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.