Edward Clemmons, of Chuckey TN, formerly of Kingsport, TN. passed away peacefully at his home in Chuckey on May 14, 2015. He was born June 21, 1931 in Wooldridge, TN. One of three sons and three daughters born to Harvey Edward Clemons and Martha Pearl Chitwood Clemons. He attended Charity Chapel Baptist Church in Kingsport as long as his health permitted, where served as a deacon for many years. He said he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and all his church family

Charles, as he was lovingly called by his family, entered the U.S. Army in 1948. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. During his 22 1/2 year career, he was awarded the Bronze Star, The Air Medal and The Army Good Conduct Medal. After retiring from the U.S. Army he worked several years with Hutchinson Automotive.

On April 11, 1950 Edward was united in marriage to Rejeania Mabel Robinette. They shared 23 years of marriage, one son, Laricky Bryce Clemmons and one daughter, Gayleen Verna Clemmons Kelley.

On December 12, 1973 Edward was united in marriage to Chae Sun Mien. They shared nearly 4 years of marriage and one son, Sean Edward Clemmons.

On October 9, 1990 Edward was united in marriage to Patricia Evelyn Lafferty. They shared 23 year of marriage with no children.

He leaves one son, Laricky and one daughter-in-law Cathleen Clemmons of Crowley, Texas, one daughter, Gayleen and son-in-law Larry Kelley, Chuckey, TN. Three sisters: Opal Jones of Morristown, TN., Louise McCormick of Claremont, N.C., Pearlie Price and brother in law Henry Price of Kingsport, TN. One brother Robert Clemons of Kingsport, TN. Four grandchildren, Michelle Clemmons Martinez, Stacy Kelley, Allen Kelley, and Elyssa Clemmons. Seven great grandchildren, Alec Clemmons, Aaron Clemmons, Jasmine Compton, Ariel Arrington, Abeigail Shelton, AnLeighe Kelley, Kadience Kelley. Three step-great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Victorya, and Julionna Grant. Several beloved nieces and nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Martha Clemons, his brother Dock Wayne and Joan Farris Clemons, two brother in laws, Joe Mack Jones, Harold Eugene McCormick, one sister in law, Bobby Jane Clemons and son Sean Edward Clemmons.

Visitation will be at Dillow Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough, TN. on Monday May 18th 5 to 7. With a “Celebration of Life” service will be held at Charity Chapel Church, 217 Stage Road, Kingsport, TN 37664 May 19th at 11:00 with Burial Service in VA. Cemetery in Johnson City TN. Pastor Mike Owens and Bro. Mark Toronjo officiating.

Pall Bearers will be Cliff Stroung, Ryan Toronjo, Stacy Kelley, Robbie Clemmons, Anthony McCormick and Aaron McCormick.

Burial with Military Honors in Mountain Home Veterans Cemetery, Johnson City, TN. Services under the direction of Dillow Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, TN.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Greene County Quilters, 190 Greenbriar, Mosheim, TN. 37818