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Clinton Lee Thatch VIRGINIA BEACH - Clinton Lee Thatch, 63, died Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Thatch was born Sept. 19, 1946 in Norfolk, son of the late Solomon and Doris Thatch. Clinton was a graduate of Granby High School, received an undergraduate degree from Oberlin College and a graduate degree from the University of Illinois. Clinton was a sales associate at Willis Furniture in Virginia Beach. He was also the choir director at Apostles Lutheran Church in Chesapeake. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Thatch of Bethesda, Md., and Patrick Thatch of Bethesda, Md.; two daughters, Gillian Powell of Mt. Airy, Md., and Hillary Thatch of Ellicott City, Md.; two aunts; three cousins; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Clinton's life Thursday, June 17, at 2 p.m. at the Apostles Lutheran Church, 370 Johnstown Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. A reception will follow at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostles Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at Altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 16, 2010.

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June 17, 2010

WE ARE SO SORRY THAT WE COULD NOT ATTEND THE FUNERAL TODAY. WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE SEEN ALL OF YOU. IT HAS BEEN SO LONG. EACH OF YOU KNOW THAT CLINTON IS AT PEACE AND IS NOW WELL.
WE HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME PLAYING TOGETHER WHEN WE WERE LITTLE.
OUR LOVE TO EACH OF YOU.
CHARLES AND PHYLLIS CAROL BUCHANAN
COBBS CREEK, VA

Robert Nightingale

June 16, 2010

Clinton's friendship and kindred spirit will be missed. I am so honored and humbled to have been a part of his extended family, and life. I will treasure his memory forever. A special thanks to his children for the first class way in which they have handled themselves, particularly during this most difficult time. Your Dad is and will always be so proud of his of the most important people in his life, his children, colleagues, and many friends.

J. Robert Nightingale

Rev. John LeGault

June 16, 2010

There couldn't have been a nicer person than Clinton Thatch. I knew him in Granby High School chorus with Eleanor Walton,director. Clinton had humor and a good personality. I'm sorry for his death and smile as I remember his happy personality.

Andrea Bush

June 16, 2010

My heart is with you. Deepest sympathy to Mr. Thatch's family & friends.

Lynda and Ken Knapp

June 16, 2010

Clinton was a wonderful friend and co-worker. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

Michael Teare

June 16, 2010

My condolences and prayers are with the family.

June 16, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Clinton's family. May the June 17th service bring comfort to each family member. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" Matt.5:4 .

Mike and Bev McBride, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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