J.C. CLEMONS

McMinnville resident and Warren Count native J.C. Clemons, age 78, was born August 26, 1933 and died September 6, 2011 at his residence following and extended illness. A retired deputy with Warren County Sheriff's Department, United States Army veteran and member of the West Riverside Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Thomas Lee and Nettie Mae Hobbs Clemons. He was married to Lillie Myrtle Rhea Clemons who preceded him in death. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Renee Clemons; son, Ronnie Eugene Clemons and brother and sister-in-law, Lannie and Katherine Clemons. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip Terry and Carolyn Clemons of McMinnville; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Gail and Ronnie Hamilton of McMinnville; granddaughter, Hayle Clemons of McMinnville; brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Avie Clemons of McMinnville; sister-in-law, Mertie Clemons of McMinnville and several nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 in High's Chapel with Billy Reed officiating. Burial followed in the Smyrna Cemetery.