Howard Clayton Otis Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Howard Clayton Otis of Kansas City, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 20, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Clayton Otis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leroy "Jake" Otis and Ethel Otis (Newkirk); his wife Emiko Otis; and his brother Raymond Otis. He is survived by: his children, Gerald Otis (Rashelle), Steven Otis (LeaAnn), Sandra McLeod, Kenneth Otis (Dawn) and John Otis (Sheila); his grandchildren, Emily Loy-Otis (Meredith), Jane Otis, Hannah Vaughn (Dakota), Seth Otis, Logan Allenbaugh (Dragana), Landon Allenbaugh, Dominic Martinez (Ariel), George Tate, Jake Jantz (Aubrey), Ethan Otis and Samantha Otis; his great grandchildren, Jaxson Otis-Ruiz, Vantz Martinez and Riley Vaughn; and his brothers, Leroy Otis and WIlliam Otis. He is also survived by his family as a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.