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Sherman Clagg Obituary

SPRING GROVE Sherman Clagg, 76, passed away after a battle with lung cancer on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Sherman was born in Big Sandy, W.Va., on May 28, 1935, and was the son of the late Cecil Vernon Clagg, Sr. and Nellie Clagg. He worked for the Social Security Administration for many years and retired in 1998. He served in the National Guard, was a member of the Hanover AMVETS, and a member of the 1st United Methodist Church in Hanover. He enjoyed reading, boating, camping, grilling, and spending time with family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Shiflett) Ditman Clagg and the late Roberta Sue Clagg; devoted father of LaDonna Holloman, Sherman Dwayne Clagg, Joni Coppage, Stacy Elofir, Scott Clagg, Michele Holcombe, Julie Chronister, and Tim Ditman and their spouses; and dear brother of Robert Clagg, David Clagg, Carolyn Gray, Nancy Johns, Sue Johns, Jeannie Vance, and the late Vernon Clagg, Jr. and Jackie Clagg. He is also survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Irwin-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service PC, 175 N Main St. Spring Grove. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at www.irwinbeck.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Sep. 11, 2011.

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September 12, 2011

To the Clagg Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you after the death of Sherman. He had been a long time neighbor and I had been friends with Stacy and coached Scott at FSK. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Tim Harrison
FSK High School

Ruth Martin (Hershey)

September 12, 2011

I worked with Sherm many years and adored him. We had many good times with our co-workers at SSA. He has been and will continue to be missed in my life. Bless you Sherm and my sympathies to his family.

Jon Rogers

September 12, 2011

Nancy: Even as I feel the sorrow of his passing.
I can't help but smile, as I think of Uncle Sherman. He alway's seemed to have a grin on his face and some mischief up his sleeve.
The impression that he gave us, was" Live life to the fullest.
He was loved and our heart's hurt for his loss.
He was cherished by our family and will be missed..
We love you Nancy
And our thought's are with you..

Jon&Patty Rogers and family.

Charles Wood

September 12, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
I worked with Sherman for many years at SSA. He had a great analytical mind and always had a positive outlook, even when problems seemed overwhelming. He had a lot of friends at SSA and I count myself as one.

Stevi Ennis

September 12, 2011

Nancy: Sherman will always be remembered fondly partly because of the amazing love you carry in your heart for him. I use and pass along your and Sherm's advice on a happy marriage. Having particular days of the week assigned to be right makes disagreements completely unnecessary. Sherm is in heaven hanging out with God, Jesus and all the angels having a wonderful time. We know how he loved a good party. If you feel a little tickle on your neck, it will be Sherm saying "hello". I've asked him to let you know he is happy in heaven. Praying that God's comfort is with you in this most difficult time. Love to you and your family. Stevi

JEAN KRAYNICK

September 11, 2011

Nancy,
I was stunned to learn of sherman's passing. Please let me know if there's anything I can do. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Jean Kraynick

September 11, 2011

Sherman was a fellow worker at the Social Security Administration. He will be remembered fondly for his friendliness, his ready wit, and his work ethic.

Joe Vaughan, President, Social Security Alumni Association

Janice and John Schulze

September 11, 2011

We will really miss Sherman's smile and twinkle in his eyes when he was up to something. We will miss camping and talking around the campfire. Sherman was a dear friend and will be missed. Love, John and Janice Schulze

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