Clarence Harold Merrell
July 2nd, 1941 - August 12th, 2023
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Clarence's Obituary
Clarence Harold Merrell, 82, of Lacota passed away peacefully at Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan, Michigan on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Clarence was born July 2, 1941 in Bell City, Arkansas to Everett and Reba Merrell. He was united in marriage to Nona Cossey on July 15, 1961. Clarence was a charter member of Lacota General Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nona, son Kevin (Debra) Merrell, daughter Angela Barner, grandchildren; Nathaniel Merrell, Grace Barner (Cory Stejskal), Andrew Barner and Abigail Merrell. He is also survived by siblings; Calvin (Patsy) Merrell, Virgie (William) Halter and in-laws; Arnold Cossey, Patsy (Randal) Isom, Bill (Glenda) Cossey, Betty (Marty) Hambright, Doris (Larry) Chase and Alton Cossey. Clarence is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and a very special nephew Keith Halter.
He was preceded in death by parents Everett and Reba Merrell, in-laws Carl and Lucille Cossey, Macel Baggett, Doyle Cossey, a
nd Justin Beavers.
Clarence graduated from Rector High School in 1959. In 1967, Clarence and Nona moved to Michigan where Clarence became an Electrical Apprentice for National Motors. He worked at National Motors, Du-Wel, Bohn Aluminum, and retired from Lovejoy in 2008. Faith, Church and family were the most important things to Clarence. He spent many hours playing wordscapes. Clarence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation for Clarence will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Filbrandt Chapel Funeral Home, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan 49090. A second visitation for Clarence will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Lacota General Baptist Church, on the corner of 60th St. and CR 388 in Lacota, Michigan, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Ron Hall will be officiating. Clarence will be laid to rest in Chambers Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lacota General Baptist Church. To view Clarence’s personal webpage please visit: www.starksfamilyfuneralhomes.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nona, son Kevin (Debra) Merrell, daughter Angela Barner, grandchildren; Nathaniel Merrell, Grace Barner (Cory Stejskal), Andrew Barner and Abigail Merrell. He is also survived by siblings; Calvin (Patsy) Merrell, Virgie (William) Halter and in-laws; Arnold Cossey, Patsy (Randal) Isom, Bill (Glenda) Cossey, Betty (Marty) Hambright, Doris (Larry) Chase and Alton Cossey. Clarence is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and a very special nephew Keith Halter.
He was preceded in death by parents Everett and Reba Merrell, in-laws Carl and Lucille Cossey, Macel Baggett, Doyle Cossey, a
nd Justin Beavers.
Clarence graduated from Rector High School in 1959. In 1967, Clarence and Nona moved to Michigan where Clarence became an Electrical Apprentice for National Motors. He worked at National Motors, Du-Wel, Bohn Aluminum, and retired from Lovejoy in 2008. Faith, Church and family were the most important things to Clarence. He spent many hours playing wordscapes. Clarence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation for Clarence will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Filbrandt Chapel Funeral Home, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan 49090. A second visitation for Clarence will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Lacota General Baptist Church, on the corner of 60th St. and CR 388 in Lacota, Michigan, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Ron Hall will be officiating. Clarence will be laid to rest in Chambers Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lacota General Baptist Church. To view Clarence’s personal webpage please visit: www.starksfamilyfuneralhomes.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
Memorial Contributions
Lacota General Baptist Church
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