One of eleven children, Charlie was born in Grand Junction, Tenn., on November 4, 1928 to Leila Iona (Dawkins) and Robert Earl Clement.
He proudly served in the U.S. National Navy from 1946 to 1951 attached to Squadron VC-12.
Charlie was employed for 25 years in the electrical division of Memphis, Light, Gas and Water until his retirement in 1977.
He worked for ITT/American Electric, (Thomas and Betts), Southaven, MS: 1980-1992.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason and former Master of O.K. Lodge 707.
He was an avid outdoorsman who loved flying model planes, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Patsy Ruth (Bailey) Clement of Summerfield, LA; his three children: Tommy Rae of Maryville, Mickey Lynn of Brentwood, and Larry Wayne of Kennesaw, Ga; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother Frank of Montana; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
In lieu of funeral services, a celebration of life service is being planned with details forthcoming. For more information please contact family at [email protected]
One of eleven children, Charlie was born in Grand Junction, Tenn., on November 4, 1928 to Leila Iona (Dawkins) and Robert Earl Clement.
He proudly served in the U.S. National Navy from 1946 to 1951 attached to Squadron VC-12.
Charlie was employed for 25 years in the electrical division of Memphis, Light, Gas and Water until his retirement in 1977.
He worked for ITT/American Electric, (Thomas and Betts), Southaven, MS: 1980-1992.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason and former Master of O.K. Lodge 707.
He was an avid outdoorsman who loved flying model planes, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Patsy Ruth (Bailey) Clement of Summerfield, LA; his three children: Tommy Rae of Maryville, Mickey Lynn of Brentwood, and Larry Wayne of Kennesaw, Ga; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother Frank of Montana; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
In lieu of funeral services, a celebration of life service is being planned with details forthcoming. For more information please contact family at [email protected]
Family Members
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Mae Ida "Monkey" Clement Farris
1913–2000
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Clara Clement Walton
1916–1978
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Edith Clement Clement Chambers
1919–1943
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James Robert "Bob" Clement
1924–2006
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Opal Rebecca Clement Still
1926–2016
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Walter Eugene Clement
1930–2015
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Peggy Clement Guess
1933–2010
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Franklin David Clement
1934–2021
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Joseph Allen "Joe" Clement Sr
1936–2014
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