William "Bill" Keith Clingan Jr.
1938 - 2013
William "Bill" Keith Clingan Jr.
1938 - 2013
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BORN
1938
DIED
2013
William "Bill" Clingan Obituary
He was the son of the late William Keith "Jack" and Eva Johnson Clingan. Brother to Wanda Clingan Prater, and the late Alice Clingan Williams.
He was a mechanical engineer and worked for Olan Mills and Container Corporation of America. He embraced his entrepreneurial spirit by owning many small businesses through the years, and spent his final years completing hundreds of yacht appraisals all across the Southeast.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Alice Williams.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Aundria Chapman Clingan; sons, William "Keith" Clingan (Gail) of Hixson, Barry Clingan (Amy) of Trophy Club, Texas, Kevin Clingan (Cynthia) of Franklin, TN, daughter Karla Clingan Mathis (Dan) of Hixson.
He is also survived by ten grandchildren; Katie Clingan of Washington, D.C. Jacob Clingan of Nashville, TN Courtney Clingan of Chattanooga. Jordan, Jessie Kate and Joy Clingan of Trophy Club, TX, Catherine, William "Patrick" and Caroline Clingan of Franklin, TN, and Chapman Mathis of Hixson, TN.
Bill was a longtime member of Ridgedale Baptist Church, and was active at Central Baptist Church Abbas House for many years.
He became active in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary attaining the rank of Commandant during the late 1980's.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 9, from 5-8 pm, and Friday, May 10, from 10:30-11:30. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 on Friday, May 10, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. His son, Pastor Barry Clingan and Minister Charles Cochran will officiate.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Darrell Johnson, Dr. Deanne Duncan and the entire staff of Memorial Hospital's oncology unit for the wonderful care provided to our loved one.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider donations to The American Cancer Society and Hearth Hospice.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
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May 12, 2013
Dear Keith and Family,
I am saddened with the news of your fathers passing. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Rick Glenn
May 10, 2013
Barry (and Amy), I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May God grant you the peace and comfort needed as you walk through this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Scott Kennedy (Chattanooga)
Mickey Spence
May 10, 2013
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Prayers for the family.
Nancy Oldham
May 9, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this news about Bill. God Bless you and family. Nancy Christian Oldham, Central High School
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May 8, 2013
Kevin and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You talked about him at our last Deacon's meeting. May God hold all of you close during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.
Fellow Deacon and neighbor,
Mike Outland
Vicki Petzko
May 8, 2013
Dear Karla, Aundria and family.....My heart and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. Bill must have been a pretty special guy to have raised (in partnership with Aundria of course!) a daughter such as KCM!! May he rest in peace and with no pain; may you all find comfort in your faith and find some smiles in your memories. God bless............ Vicki Petzko
The Bunn Family
May 8, 2013
Dear Clingan Family,
We were honored to meet Bill only a few times, but felt we knew him so well. This is because of all the great stories from Pastor Barry and even how grandpa & Joy would text and talk so often. What a blessing.
Even from Texas, please know that our family is praying for you - knowing that this year has held so much pain & loss. Believing that God will comfort and bring peace to you all.
Pastor Jon Bunn (Trophy Lakes Church)
Stacey & the girls
Juanita Sehorne
May 8, 2013
Aundria,Carla,Keith,Kevin,Barry,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now . Love you all and I am there in spirit. Love you.
Jean McKamey
May 8, 2013
Many warm thoughts are sent to the family in the loss of your husband, Dad, relative, and friend. May a loving God wrap His arms around you and keep you throughout this time of grief, and sweet memories of Bill always be present in your hearts.
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