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Clarence Souders Obituary



Clarence R. Souders, 87, of Gamber, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Carroll Hospice's Dove House in Westminster.

Born Jan. 2, 1927, in Big Pool, he was the son of the late Ira Roy Souders and Anna Elizabeth Mills Souders. He was the husband of Doris M. Musgrove Souders.

He was retired from Carroll County Government where he had worked as a dispatcher chief from 1963 to 1991. He served in the Air Force and was a charter member of the Gamber & Community fire company.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters Patricia Ann Lindsay and companion David Lawson, of Freeland, and Sharon Souders Krause and husband Ken Krause, of Sandown, N.H.; a granddaughter, Samantha Marie Krause, of Sandown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Clarence Wayne Souders, who died in 2004.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, followed by a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. by the Gamber & Community fire company.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Bethesda Cemetery in Sykesville.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Gamber & Community fire co., 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg, MD 21048; Bethesda United Methodist Church, 326 Klee Mill Road, Sykesville, MD 21784; or to Carroll Hospice's Dove House, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157.

Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com.

Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.




Published by Carroll County Times on Feb. 19, 2014.
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So sorry to hear of Mr.Souders. I remember him and Mrs. Souders when I wss in school and friends with Sharon. I use to see him sometimes when he was working at Butler Transport. Mr Souders always had a smile for everyone. My condolences to your family. Mary Carmack Stephan

February 23, 2014

So very sorry to hear about Mr. Clarence. I grew up in Gamber and remember well how committed he was to our community and fire company. My condolences to Pat, Sharon, Samantha, Miss Doris, and family. Mr. Clarence will be greatly missed.

Pamela Ford

February 22, 2014

One of my first "heros" of the Carroll County emergency services as a young teen, Clarence became a mentor and role model when I joined those services at 16. He would later become a co-worker, neighbor, and friend. His helpful, giving spirit will never be forgotten.

Allen Sumey

February 21, 2014

Clarence was a great man, always there to help and always ready to support events at the Gamber fire house. He was a charter member of Gamber, and responded eagerly to help his neighbors when the alarm was sounded. I am sure that he will be missed.

Ed Kreczmer

February 19, 2014

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