Clarence Lee Comfort, Jr, 71, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
Lee was born June 15, 1948 in Sedalia, MO, a son of Clarence Lee, Sr. and Jewel (Hampton) Comfort. On June 24, 1967 in Sedalia, he married Gloria Denny who survives of the home.
He worked as a over the road truck driver for Ditzfield Transfer for 20 years. Lee enjoyed fishing, traveling and sightseeing as well as spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years; one daughter, Lisa Comfort of Sedalia; one son, Paul Comfort (Donnie) of Nebraska; two grandchildren, Lindsey Pahlow and Jacob Michael Comfort; three great-grandchildren and one brother, Jim Comfort.
In addition to both of his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Michael Comfort; one brother, Bob Comfort and one sister, Sue Turner.
Private family graveside services will be held at Highland Sacred Gardens with Rev. Joann Keele officiating.
The service will be streamed live on Facebook and can be found as an “event” on Heckart Funeral Home’s page.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association and may be left in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.