William "Bill" George Clum, 78, a lifetime Harrisonville resident, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013 at the Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri. All the loving hands and medical skill was rendered for Bill, but his physical strength could endure no longer after his accident May 1, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harrisonville United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 2600 E. Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

Bill was the only child of Jarold Samuel and Goldie Marie (Yancey) Clum born July 19, 1935 at the family farm home in Harrisonville. The Clum's Plumbing business originated in 1926 and Bill worked with his father at Jarold's Plumbing and Heating before graduating from Harrisonville High School in 1955. He was a member of the famous football Mineral Water Bowl Team. This HHS Team went on to win the Water bowl 14 to 13 on November 22, 1951.

Bill was a charter member of the DeMolay, organized in 1953. Bill was a charter member of the DeMolay, organized in 1953. He took part in many community service projects. He was a member of the Harrisonville United Methodist Church, serving several terms as Trustee. He was also a charter member of Twin Pines Country Club.

William George Clum took the hand of his beautiful bride, Peggy Joan Bradley, on April 7, 1956, married by Rev. Joe Brewster, as they began their commitment to a lifetime of shared love and devotion. Bill and Peggy have had the pleasure of raising three children, Rebecca J. Clum, Chandra Lee Clum Henthorne and William Kerby Clum.

"Papa Bill" had the privilege of spoiling two grandchildren, Jayson Travis (Carrie) Ware and Piper Lee Henthorne, along with great-grandchildren, Madeline Elizabeth Ware and Holly, Hannah, Jericho, Josh and Hayden Harris; beloved son-in-law, Keith Henthorne.

Over the past half century, Bill enjoyed playing golf, bridge and multiple card games with his friends and grandchildren. His fond memories were the many golf adventures with high school buddies and many friends from the community.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, of the home; two daughters, Rebecca Clum and Chandra Henthorne and his son, William Kerby Clum.

William Clum will be remembered as a dedicated family man who generously provided his loved ones with a comfortable home, secure future and many, many humorous and loving stories to tell.