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Clyde Ely Obituary
Born Jan. 25, 1946, in Athens, he was the son of the late Clyde Sr. and Edna Young Ely. He was a 1964 graduate of Athens High School, an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and retired from Athens City street and water departments. He was a member of KT Crossen Post 21 American Legion, the AMA, and an avid motorcycle racer and rider.
He is survived by a son, Bryon Ely; a granddaughter, Stevie; step-children, Craig Young and Stephanie Young; sister, Patricia Collins; nephew, Bill (Deb) Collins; several great-nieces.
Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, with Larry Swart officiating. Military services by Albany VFW and KT Crossen Post 21. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
You may sign his register book at www.bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com
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