of Strawberry, AR
October 28, 1928 - November 23, 2015
Leroy Clem, 87, of Strawberry, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at a nursing home in Cave City.
He was born in Calamine, Arkansas on October 28, 1928, and was the son of Y. L. Clem and Verna Clark Clem. He was a truck driver for 50 years before retiring and was of the Assembly of God faith. He was a family man who enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. He was always ready to visit friends when they were sick. Always happy, he also liked going to the river and enjoyed water skiing.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mildred (Bennett) Clem of Strawberry; a daughter, Linda West also of Strawberry; two grandchildren, Michael West (Lynette), and Denna Wheeler (Kenny); four great-grandchildren, Brandon West (Brandi), Bryce West (Shawne), Jessica Crider (Payton), and Cody Wheeler; and one great-great-grandchild, Melody Crider.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willie Clem, L. J. Clem; and two sisters, Lily Mae Crouch, and Ruby Tippitt.
Pallbearers will be Bryce West, Brandon West, Cody Wheeler, Rickey Clem, Kenny Bennett, and Kerry Crouch. Honorary pallbearers are Cave City Nursing Home Staff, Kenny Wheeler, Larry Liles, and Andy Liles.
The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-Crouch-McGee Chapel in Cave City with Bro. Curt Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Ward Cemetery in Strawberry under the direction of Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City.
Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Ward Cemetery Fund.
Our FAMILY has lost a GREAT MAN. Unc you were the best roll model anybody could ever hope to have. You are the sparkle in my heart and always will be. I didn't know my biological father, but I don't mind. I had DADDY and my very wonderful Uncles to lead me and correct me down life's path. Y'all did a wonderful job and I will always be grateful. I LOVE YOU UNC. Thanx for your guidance love and confidence in me. It has helped make me the independent woman I am today.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time. CCNH staff have truly enjoyed getting to know Mr. Leroy! We will miss him too!