Alton Cloud

Al spent his childhood in Bokoshe, Oklahoma. He loved sharing stories about his life with his family there. His Grandpa Means was special to him and he enjoyed spending time with him. There were also many tales of the mischief he and his six brothers managed to cause. He was a loving son to his mom, always making sure she was cared for.

Al married Joan and they enjoyed many years together. They raised three children and loved the addition of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even one great, great. They spent retirement traveling in their RV, which they both loved. He took loving care of Joan in her final years as she battled dementia.

Al received his FAA certification also his A & P license and used those in his employment with Learjet and Cessna aircraft. He was instrumental in the development of the first Lear jet plane and the Cessna Citation business jet. He finished his career at Chance Rides & Coach. There he supervised the addition of the Chance trolley. His children and grandchildren loved the opportunity to get rides and ring the bell!! He always worked hard and was well liked by his co-workers.

Spending time with his family was a joy to him. He was proud of all of them. He was always there to help fix anything for his family and friends, sometimes dropping what he was doing for himself to help others. He watched Nascar, listened to country music, tinkered on things in his shop and developed a love for cooking. He was renowned for his peanut brittle he made every Christmas. He shared bags of it with family, friends and his church family. He was loved by many and his presence will be missed.

Alton is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Joan Cloud and his grandson, Andrew Lehmer.

Al is survived by his companion, Joyce Haynes; children: Pam Lehmer (Scott), Steve Cloud (Lori) and Mark Cloud (Angie); 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

A visitation for Alton will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; a funeral service will occur Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM, both at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209. A graveside service will occur, in procession, following the funeral service to Maize Park Cemetery, 13332 West 53rd St N, Maize, KS 67101.

Memorial donations can be made in Al's honor to Youth For Christ, PO Box 3700, Wichita, Kansas 67201.