Curtis Whitfield Clemens

Curtis Whitfield Clemens, 88 of Washington, died Monday, November 11, 2013 following a short illness. He was born January 19, 1925 in Taylorstown, the son of Archie W. Clemens and Blanche M. Dinch Clemens. Mr. Clemens was veteran of U.S. Army having served during World War II, where he received American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Distinguished Unit Badge and Victory Medal. Curtis was a member of the Church of Christ, where he was a former deacon. He also was a member Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 22, Arms Club, Washington Masonic Lodge #164 F & AM and Coudersport Consistory, Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion, North Franklin Volunteer Fire Department and past member of Auxiliary Police. On December 22, 1947, he married Ellen Louise White who died November 27, 2001. Surviving is a son, Thomas G. (Heather) Clemens of Washington; three daughters, Carol (James) Manning of Washington, Debra (Wade) Cornman of Newburgh, NY, Hope (Chuck) Thomas of Avella; a brother, Gene O. (Nancy) Clemens of Canonsburg; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren. Deceased are three sisters, Dorris A. Rogers, Faye Romaine Pierce, Elsie Clemens and a son Ronny who died as an infant. Friends will be received Thursday, November 14th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, PA. Additional period of visitation will be held on Friday, from 10 to 11 a.m. the time of service at Church of Christ, 700 Allison Ave., Washington. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens. Military rites will be accorded graveside by the Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion.