Clinton Dean "Cracker" McIlrath, 66, of Kingman, died July 27, 2023, at his home. He was born November 15, 1956, in Kingman, to William and Janis (Wagner) McIlrath.

Clinton graduated from Kingman High School in 1976. He retired as a mechanic, welder, and fabricator. Clinton was the biggest fan of NASCAR.

On February 14, 2001, he married Serena M. Theis, in Kingman. They shared over 22 years of marriage.

Clinton is survived by: his wife, Serena McIlrath of Kingman; daughter, Megan Theis; sons, Matthew (Destiny Milford) Theis, Michael (Harley Osner) Theis; grandchildren, Summer and Roman Theis; sister Kathy (Leroy Reid) McIlrath; sisters-in-law, Barbara Johnson and Anna McIlrath; brother-in-law, Mike Showalter, all of Kingman; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Clinton's identical twin Franklin, Charlie Bill, and Larry; and sister, Francie Showalter.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Kingman Methodist Church, 133 E. Avenue D, Kingman, KS, with the Reverend Brad Kirk officiating. Burial will follow in Lebanon Cemetery, rural Kingman. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main Hutchinson, KS 67501.