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Clarence Mendenhall Obituary

Clarence Lee "Donut" Mendenhall

Knoxville - Clarence Lee "Donut" Mendenhall - age 72, of Knoxville passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, December 6, 2019. He was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence Edgar Mendenhall and Louise Fernolive Harrell Mendenhall Everett and brother, Stan Mendenhall. Survived by his wife, Judy Mendenhall; son, Eddie Mendenhall; daughter; LeeAnn Proffitt; step-daughters, Susan (Kevin) Craig and Kelly (Lee) Sherrod; six grandchildren and several great grandchildren; sisters, Bobbie (Terry) Witt, Renee (Tim) Tillery, Robin (Larry) Nelson, and Lisa (Steven) Jackson; as well as, several other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and too many close friends to mention. The family will receive friends 12:00-2:00 PM Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bruce Martin officiating. There will be a procession immediately after the service to Greenwood Cemetery for the interment. Pallbearers will be Gordon Oglesby, Tom Phillips, Stormy Ogle, Randy Tillery, Noah Shealy and Tyler Oglesby. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2019.
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Clarence was the most gracious, honest, friendly man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He is a true southern gentleman. The many business dealings we had were always a pleasure. May he rest in peace, Judy and family, may Our Lord give you comfort in knowing that Clarence was loved by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing him.
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March 4, 2023

So sorry to hear of Clarence's passing. He was always the gentleman fist class all the way. We had the pleasure of getting to know Clarence from our many purchases at Grayson BMW. We were proud to call him our friend. A kind, honest , gentle soul is who Clarence was. God Bless you Judy and family.
Karen and Bill Ortiz

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March 4, 2023

Though I'd seen Clarence only a few times in the many years since our high school days, each time we did meet would remind and impress me again of what a charming and personable man he was.

Horace Clinard

December 16, 2019

Dear Eddie, Leann, Bobbie and Renee,
Just learned of your loss of Clarence. My deepest sympathy to all of you. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Lane

December 12, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I was fortunate enough to work and get to know Clarence at Monaco. He was a kind and considerate man.

Janice Kerr

December 9, 2019

So sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Dill

December 9, 2019

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Dec

11

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bridges Funeral Home

5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

Dec

11

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

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5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

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11

Interment

Greenwood Cemetery

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