Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Clarence Wideman
Clarence E. "Shorty" Wideman, 70, of Port Lavaca passed away May 24, 2018. He was born January 25, 1948 in Kirbyville, TX to Willie and Katy Mae Lumpkins Wideman. Shorty loved woodworking, camping, hunting and fishing. He was a jack of all trades and master of none. He was a retired bus driver from CCISD Route 30 for 25 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran with 3 bronze stars, purple heart and sharp shooter in pistol and rifle; was a member of Bayside Community Church in Olivia, volunteer at...
