Stephen Michael Clarkson: What Happened To Kelly Clarkson’s Father?

Stephen Michael Clarkson is the father of American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality Kelly Clarkson. Stephen’s daughter Kelly Clarkson is known for hit songs including “Since U Been Gone”, “Because of You”, “Behind These Hazel Eyes”, “Heartbeat Song”, “My Life Would Suck Without You”, “Piece by Piece”, “Underneath the Tree”, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”, and “Favorite Kind of High” among others.

Stephen Michael Clarkson: Bio Summary

Who Is Kelly Clarkson’s Father, Stephen?

Stephen Michael Clarkson was born on February 07, 1951, in Texas, United States, per Geni. Harold Lloyd Clarkson and Marama Jane Powell are his parents. It is unknown if he has any siblings or not. Details of his siblings, other relatives, and life as a child have not been disclosed to the public.

Stephen Michael Clarkson’s educational details are not known. He worked as an engineer. Much is unknown regarding his career and accomplishments. Stephen met and married Jeanne Ann (née Rose), a first-grade English teacher. Jeanne is a descendant of Republican state senator Isaiah Rose.

Stephen Michael Clarkson and Jeanne Clarkson kept their marriage away from the spotlight so details including how they met, their dating history, and the exact date of their wedding ceremony are unknown. Stephen and Jeanne expanded their family as they became parents of three children, a son and two daughters.

Jason Michael Clarkson is the name of their son and their two daughters are Alyssa Beth Clarkson and Kelly Brianne Clarkson. Due to reasons unknown to us, Stephen and his then-wife Jeanne decided to get divorced. Their divorce would lead to a divided family and their children would grow up in different homes.

Jason Clarkson stayed with his father Stephen Michael Clarkson, Kelly Clarkson stayed with her mother Jeanne Clarkson and Alyssa Clarkson stayed with an aunt. Stephen and Jeanne’s children didn’t get to spend much time together as they grew up however, they got in touch in 2001 when Jason Clarkson got married.

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They are now close to each other. Stephen Michael Clarkson and Jeanne Clarkson both remarried after their divorce. Stephen became a father to two sons, Eric Clarkson, and Kevin Clarkson from his second marriage. He married Lourdes Navarro Clarkson. Jeanne married Jimmy Taylor but they are said to have ended their marriage.

Kelly Clarkson’s Relationship With Her Father, Stephen

Stephen Michael Clarkson and his daughter Kelly Clarkson had an estranged relationship. After Stephen divorced Kelly’s mother, Jeanne Clarkson, he became absent from the life of his daughter Kelly. Kelly reportedly made efforts to get in touch with her father but things didn’t work out as she had wanted.

Kelly has been open about her relationship with her father. She said in an interview: “I know a lot of people go, ‘Aww,’ but it’s not really that situation. I think If you don’t grow up with it, it’s hard to miss something you never had.” She added:

“Even if it’s not your father, whoever it is in your life, if someone presents such a cancerous environment and then just keeps hurting you, and even if they’re doing it inadvertently and they just don’t know better, you should just not have that person in your life. And it’s OK. That’s not a hateful situation. You go your own way.”

“You’re like, I shouldn’t have to work this hard for someone’s love. Like, that’s a little ridiculous,” she said. “And at that point, too, you grow up so much to where you go, okay, I don’t even think you’re capable (of love).”

What Happened To Kelly Clarkson’s Father?

Kelly Clarkson’s father Stephen Michael Clarkson has passed away. He died on February 12, 2018, at the age of 67. The cause of his death is unknown. He was reportedly Cremated. His final wish was for all his children to be by his side. His son Eric, from his second marriage, said:

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“My father’s last words were that he wanted all of his kids at his side, but Kelly didn’t show up.” Kelly Clarkson reportedly didn’t attend her father’s funeral. Eric believes that his father wanted to ask her for forgiveness. “I believe my dad wanted to explain to Kelly what happened with their relationship and that he was remorseful and wanted forgiveness,” Eric said.