of Batesville, AR
June 17, 1934 - September 7, 2014
Gerald ''Lyle'' Clements, 80, of Batesville died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his home.
He was born at Jonesboro, Arkansas on June 17, 1934 and was the son of Clarence Alston Clements and Rosa Irene (Morris) Clements.
A graduate of Arkansas State University, he was a counselor for the blind for 33 years for the state of Arkansas. He was a former member and past president of Batesville Lions Club, past president and member of the Arkansas Chapter of the American Association of Workers for the Blind, and a current member of the Independence County Master Gardeners. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Jonesboro.
Lyle was a master gardener and loved to garden. He loved animals and rescued them when he could and he also loved to camp. He was a mild-mannered, even tempered, kind and compassionate man and his family was very important to him.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen (Toal) Clements of Batesville; one son, Kenneth Lyle Clements of Caraway; two stepsons, Mark Andrew Lovell and his wife, Debbie of Jacksonville, Matthew Lovell and his wife, Lisa of Vilonia; two daughters, Cynthia Anne Conner and her husband, Rick of Jonesboro, Betty Sue Baureis and her husband, Robert of Springdale; one step-daughter, Regina Hall and her husband, George of Conway; 15 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters, Sharon Jennings of Caraway and Kerry Anne Vinson of Jonesboro; and his mother-in-law, Agatha Toal of Batesville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the Community of Christ Church, 919 E. Highland, Jonesboro, AR 72 with Joan Primm and Michael Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville.
Memorials may be made to Independence County Humane Society, PO Box 3477, Batesville, AR 72503; Lyon College Mabee Simpson Library, Attn: Institutional Advancement, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville, AR 72501; Independence County Master Gardeners, 1770 Myers Street, Batesville, AR 72501; and Community of Christ, Powderfork Campgrounds, 921 Shady Grove Rd., Apt. 1G, Hot Springs, AR 71901
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13 Condolence(s)
Melinda Walker
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Good memories of visiting the hog farm and grilling with the "drum" barbeque. Lyle kept in touch with my Dad (Al Clements) over the years with visits. May God bless the family with a sense of peace and comfort.
Belinda Greene
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know that we love Mark and Debbie having been close to them all these years. With all our love Uncle Gene and Aunt Carolyn Burks
Melissa & Jim Doty
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time of loss.
Stef Mark
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Rest in peace, Uncle Lyle. Love to Aunt Kathy in this difficult time.
Harlon & Shirley Martin
Monday, September 8, 2014
Kathy and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. Lyle was a kind man and always had a smile when he saw you.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harlon & Shirley Martin
Kaitlyn Barber
Monday, September 8, 2014
Even though I never really got the chance to know him very well, I'm going to miss him a lot. Rest in peace, uncle Lyle.
Glenda Reding
Monday, September 8, 2014
Kathy,
I just heard and am so sorry. All of us at DSB shared many happy times and some sad.....today we shed some tears. Love and prayers always .
jenny
Monday, September 8, 2014
I am so sorry for ur lose . From what I heard of him he was amazing loving man .. ur family is in my heart ... hang in there ..
Debbie Lovell
Monday, September 8, 2014
I learned so much from you. You were so kind and loving and I will miss you. So many memories that will not be forgotten. I am grateful for everyone of them. Especially all the camping trips. May you rest in peace in heaven and we will see each other again. Thank you for letting us be apart of your life.
Regina hall
Monday, September 8, 2014
Ty daddy Lyle for all you do for me when I needed you and your a great man with a heart of gold and for loving me as a daughter and loving my mother too and you are the most caring man I've ever known and ty you back then for letting me have all the fins with u on camping trips and the plays too love you with all my all heart and going to miss u and fly high Lyle 😇. Love u
Brandi elders
Monday, September 8, 2014
Papa you will be dearly missed...I will cherish the memories of childhood camping trips with you forever...thanks for sneaking us cookies!!! I love you papaâ¤ï¸
Laura Anderson
Monday, September 8, 2014
Mrs. Clements and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Clements was a wonderful, kind man and will be missed by everyone that knew him! May the Lord surround you in His love and give you comfort. You are in our prayers.
In Christ,
Bryan, Laura & Marley Anderson
Patricia fletcher
Monday, September 8, 2014
Prayers of comfort and peace to the family