Ralph H. Clement

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Visitation Schedule
Public Visitation
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
1321 S. Van Buren St.
Little Rock, AR  72204
Sunday, August 3, 2014
5 - 6 P.M.
Service Schedule
Rosary
Our Lady of Good Counsel
1321 S. Van Buren
Little Rock, AR  72204
Sunday, August 3, 2014
6 P.M.


Mass of Christian Burial
Our Lady of Good Counsel
1321 S. Van Buren
Little Rock, AR  72204
Monday, August 4, 2014
10 A.M.
Cemetery
Clement Cemetery
Grapevine, AR  72057
Ralph H. ClementI am a Veteran.

of Little Rock, AR

August 19, 1927 - July 31, 2014

Ralph H. Clement, 86, of Little Rock, died peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2014 after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia and Dysphagia. Known to be a loving husband and devoted father who could always ask a good, probing question, Dad retired after 36 years from Arkansas State Plant Board (former Director of the Division of Seed). He was a WWII Veteran and retired Colonel in the US Army Reserves. Dad was a 1945 graduate of Wright High School and a first generation college graduate, receiving his Agriculture Degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1952. He also graduated from the Command and General Staff College of the US Army in 1971.

Survivors are his wife of 62 years, Mary Kraeszig Clement; son, Thomas Ray Clement (Tanya); daughter, Rebecca Sullivan (Charley); sister, Betty Hartwick; granddaughters, Shannon Sullivan Erlewine (Shawn) of Flower Mound, TX and Sara Sullivan; grandsons, David Clement and Stephen Clement of Fayetteville; great-grandsons, Ethan and Elliot Erlewine; and numerous nieces and nephews including Sue Pyland and Brenda Riley. The family wishes to thank the many caregivers who cared for Ralph during his illness.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Henry and Jessie Mae Smith Clement, and one sister, Jane Hall.

The visitation will be from 5:00 6:00 P.M., Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1321 S. Van Buren St, Little Rock, AR 72204, (501) 666-5073. The Rosary will follow at 6:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 4, 2014. Private interment will follow at Clement Cemetery near Grapevine, AR in Grant County.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice in lieu of flowers.


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Marilou Powell
Round Rock, TX
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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Bill and I were so sorry to hear of Ralph's demise. We have many fond memories of our time together in Germany with you and Ralph. Could you send us your email address?
Love,
Marilou

Don Hall
Dallas, TX
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Monday, August 4, 2014

So sorry to hear about Uncle Ralph. You are all in my thoughts. Sincerely - Don

Judy Sullinger Houser
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, August 4, 2014

Mrs. Clement, Becky and Tommy,

Tom and I were sorry to learn of Mr. Clement's passing. We have happy memories of times spent at your home which included Mr. Clement.

May God comfort you and uplift you with wonderful memories in the days to come.

Judy Sullinger Houser and Tom Sullinger

Brenda Riley
Little Rock,
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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Dear Aunt Mary, Tom, Becky, and families,

Uncle Ralph was very special. He gave me so many great memories as a child. Like going to the lake and teaching us to water ski when we were visiting from Detroit. Also, I remember going to Lake Nixon and all the noxema Aunt Mary would have to put on us afterwards. I know he was a great big brother to my Mom as well as husband, father, and grandfather to you all.

Love,
Brenda

Sarah Chitwood
Royal, AR
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Friday, August 1, 2014

Tom and Family,
You all are in our thoughts.
Sarah and Kevin Chitwood