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Ray Clower Obituary
East Fork
Ray Moore Clower, 58 of East Fork died November 27, 2011 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb.
Mr. Clower was born on February 14, 1953 in Clarksdale, MS to H. G. "Jerry" Clower and Homerline Wells Clower.
Mr. Clower retired from Gulfport High School where he was a teacher and football coach for 25 years. He was also a teacher at Baker High School for 5 years. He was a Faithful member of East Fork Baptist Church where he served on several committees, music leader and Sunday school teacher. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, H.G. "Jerry" Clower; one son Wesley Clower; his paternal grandparents, Elliott and Mabel Moore and maternal grandparents, Homer and Eleanor Wells; two Uncles, William E. "Sonny" Clower and Kenneth Roberts.
Survivors include his wife, Chris Clower of East Fork; his mother, Homerline Wells Clower of East Fork; two daughters, Chantel Hormuth and her husband, Jeff of Tallahassee, FL and Sarah Escala of Biloxi; three sisters, Amy Clower Elmore of Clinton, Sue Clower Hall and her husband, Ken of Clinton and Katy Clower Johnson and her husband, Tommy of Madison; two brothers-in-law, Walter Schneck and his wife, Michelle of Davidsville, PA and Steve Schneck and his wife, Sharon of Johnstown, PA; aunts and uncles, Geraldine Roberts of Brookhaven, Jodie Clower of East Fork and Randolph and Jo Wells of Houston, TX; four grandchildren, Eli Graham of Tallahassee, FL, Tyler Clark of Biloxi, Sirela Escala of Biloxi and Fisher Moore Hormuth of Tallahassee; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday morning at East Fork Baptist Church from 8 until services there at 10 AM. Burial will be in the East Fork Cemetery. Rev. Tom Burris, Rev. Alton Foster and Rev. Talmage Smith will officiate. The services will be under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in McComb.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to East Fork Baptist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Clower
Calvin Kelly
December 11, 2011
I'm proud to say that Ray was one of my very best friends while we attended junior high school together in Yazoo City, Mississippi. He was always a little ahead of me in his worldly wisdom...he had to explain the Supremes song, "Love Child" to me on our way back from a Truth concert in Canton, MS. I love the whole Clower family, having been in their home numerous times for TV football games and for Miss Homerline to hear me recite memory verses for my Bible Memory Association assignments. As time and distance have separated us, people still ask me from time to time, "Did you know Jerry Clower?" Not only do I respond, "yes," but i claim with truthful pride that I went to school with Ray from Kindergarten through college at Mississippi State University. Though it's been years since I've seen Ray, it seems only yesterday that we sat together in Coach "Bigfoot" Jones' PE in Elementary Schools class at MSU. Miss Homerline, I think of you often, even after all these years, and reminisce about life in old Yazoo with my family. Chris, Amy, Sue, and Katy, may the Lord give you and your families grace as you face this Christmas season and beyond without your dear husband, son, and brother. "May the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:6).
Calvin Kelly
December 11, 2011
Ray was one of my best friends when we were in junior high schoo in Yazoo City, Mississippi. I remember he had to explain the Supremes song "Love Child" to me on the way back from hearing Truth sing at First Baptist Church, Canton, MS. It was an honor to know his whole family, to be in the Clower's home for TV football games and for Homerline to hear me recite memory verses as part of my Bible Memory Association work. When people ask me if I knew Jerry Clower, I tell them that Ray and I went to school together from Kndergarten through college at Miss. State. We prayed ernestly for Ray's recovery from a tragic car accident he had in high school. Though it's been many years and miles between us, I will always remember Ray and his dear family. May God bless all of you during this time of sorrow.
Billy Morris
December 4, 2011
I am blessed to have known Ray as a co-worker and even more blessed to have counted him among my friends. He never failed to inspire the children he taught or to bring a smile to the faces of those around him. He was a kind and gentle man who will always be remembered for trying to bring happiness to others. God has taken his child home where I know he will be at peace.
Kenedi Brown
December 3, 2011
Mr. Closer was more than a teacher to me he was a friend and like a family member. He always could tell when something was wrong or goin on with me. He cared about his students like they were his own kids. He treated each of us differently but all in a special day. He also was my softball coach. I loved hearing the story of how the deer ran into the car it was hilarious. Mr. Clower will always be a part of my life. I loved his wisdom that he put I. Everything. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. God Bless you all!
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Charles Broadaway
December 3, 2011
Just noticed Ray's passing. Grew up down the street, went to school and church with Ray. Heard Uncle Jerry's coon hunting stories long before the rest of the world. The Clower's were always good people. Though I have not seen in many decades, I have many great memories growing up with Ray in Yazoo City.
Janet & Stan Nowell
December 2, 2011
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Clower fmly. We are saddened by your loss.
Miranda Williams
December 2, 2011
Coach Clower was my 7th grade science teacher at Bayou View Jr. High and has always been my favorite teacher. I looked forward to attending his class because he made everyone feel special and loved. I even tried to fail his class so that I could be in it another year but he was such a great teacher that you had to learn and succeed.
Alanda Campbell
December 1, 2011
Coach Clower will forever be remembered as a great teacher and awesome person. May you rest in peace.
Priscilla McLemore-Vail
December 1, 2011
Heaven has gained an angel and my life is much richer for having known him. Wonderful teacher & friend to all his students. My prayers are with your family
Stefanie (Johnson) Walley
December 1, 2011
Coach Clower was a great and memorable teacher and I consider myself lucky to have been in his 7th grade science class, and then in his driver's ed class several years later. He was so kind and down to earth, and had such a great sense of humor. I was so sad to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed.
Linda Duncan Beeson
November 30, 2011
Mrs. Clower, I would imagin the worst thing that could happen would be to lose a child. My heart grieves for you and your family and for Ray's wife and family.
I will never forget growing up in Yazoo City and going to First Baptist Church, where you and Mr. Clower were a great influence on my life.
Thank you for being who you are and for being the wonderful Christian Mother you are.
May God bless you all.
Micki Collins Duggan
November 30, 2011
Coach Clower was my favorite teacher. He taught me 7th grade Science at Bayou View Jr. High. His class was one I always looked forward to attending. He was such a great influence on the lives of young people. He will be missed.
Ricky Grant
November 30, 2011
Praying for peace, comfort, and strength for Coach Clower's family. Coach Clower was a great teacher and coach to me and many others. More importantly, he was a man of God and a role model for young men to look up to.
Debbie Hawkins
November 30, 2011
Chris,
Our thoughts, prayers, and love go out to you and your family.
We will never forget Rays humorous stories, kind heart, his positive effect on so many students and friends, and his obvious love for his family. The thoughts of these memories make us smile. We hope that with time your tears will turn to smiles with every memory of Ray.
God Bless
Debbie Hawkins and Suzette Carlson
Thomas Wedgeworth
November 30, 2011
Coach Clower will sadly be missed! I had him for 7th grade science and he also keep us laughing!! He inspired so many
young peope he came into contact with.Truly the world will miss him.
Kathry Dupree
November 29, 2011
You were an amazing history teacher and I'll never forget you Mr. Clower
LeeAndrew Rogers
November 29, 2011
Mr. Clower was one of the best teachers I have ever had. It was and honor to know him. He was educated, kind hearted, and loving. It saddens me to hear of his untimely demise. To the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheena Conerly
November 29, 2011
Coach Clower will definitely be missed. He taught me how to drive in drivers' Ed. He always told stories about his dad and growing up in Yazoo city! R.I.P. , such a wonderful person!
Buck & Rea Guthrie
November 29, 2011
We were so deeply saddened to read about your loss in the paper this morning. It was such a pleasure coaching Ray in Dixie Youth Baseball. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Petey & Cindy Guthrie-Walker
November 29, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Always have loved the Clower family and pray you will cherish and hold on to memories and may God surround you with His love and may His peace be all around you now and in the coming days ahead.
YoKeisha Harper
November 29, 2011
Coach Clower was one of my favorite teachers to have. He taught me science at both Bayou View Junior high and also at Gulfport High School! Coach you will forever be in my heart!! May God Bless the Clower family in your time of need!!
Gwendolyn Huggins & Family
November 29, 2011
I was deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of my friend and co-worker Mr. Clower. I admired him for his strength of character and faith. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with his family and extend our heartfelt condolences.
Stehanie Rosetti
November 29, 2011
Coach Clower made a positive impact in so many young lives. May God bless you, his family with peace, comfort and healing.
Stephanie Rosetti (formerly Stephanie Crosby)
Brion Shoemo
November 29, 2011
Coach was my 7th grade science teacher at Bayou View Junior High back in '88. I have always remembered him through the years as a kind man and quite entertaining with his stories about his Dad and Yazoo City. He will be missed...Rest in Peace Coach
Jacob Page
November 29, 2011
Mr. Clower will be missed by all at Baker High School. i took him first hour. i will never forget him in class beginning his stories with, "Back in Yazzoo City..." He never failed to put a smile on my face.
Terry Vancil jenkins
November 29, 2011
Coach Clower was a fearless man.He taught me driver's Ed.He will missed.
Scott and Kathie Ladner
November 29, 2011
Coach will be missed by so many players, students and those who coached and worked along with him. He was a gentle soul and a wonderful role model. Our condolences to the family- God's grace and peace be with you.
Laree Taylor
November 29, 2011
Ray Clower was one of the first persons I saw every morning, and he never failed to bring a smile to my face with a hearty “good morning” or a funny quip. I was truly blessed to begin each day in his presence.
Jared Wall
November 29, 2011
Mr. Clower was one of the kindest men I ever had the pleasure of knowing. While we only taught together for 3 years at Baker High School, I quickly learned that he was a man who loved God, his church, his family, and the students he taught. He will be missed by many here at Baker High. Ray would spend many a lunch period in the teacher's lounge sharing the wisdom and humor he collected during his life. I will miss those times and his influence. My condolences to his family on their loss.
November 29, 2011
Although we are all gonna miss him I can't help but drop a few tears & be thankful to have at least been blessed to know someone that actually cared about each & everyone of our future i believe all of us has something to hold on to from Mr.C!!!
Jessica Joseph
Shirley Kirk
November 29, 2011
Ray Clower was the sweetest man I have ever known. I taught with Ray at Bayou View Junior High in Gulfport. He will truly be missed by so many friends. My prayers are with his family.
Annie Glass Grinnell
November 29, 2011
Coach Clower was one of the most inspirational teachers in my life. He had the ability to teach while entertaining and making a difficult class a joy to look forward to. Although I haven't seen him in many years, His is a name i've discussed many many times when describing the fun and educational times of my life. he taught me that if you are truly interested in what a teacher is trying to teach, they will go above and beyond to help you learn. He truly cared, showed love to his students, and will be missed...My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. (Bayou
View Jr. High, 7th grade
Science)
November 29, 2011
God Bless the entire Clower Family and my good buddy Ray.
Ray was born across the street from my grandmother, Sallie Horton, many years ago in Clarksdale, MS, 1953, when I was just 5 years-old.
Ray, Jerry, Sonny and I were all great friends for many years.
I was blessed to know them.
Charles Pittman
Office of Governor Haley Barbour
Jackson, Mississippi
Bobby Dee Myers
November 29, 2011
Although i have never met Ray, we became good friend online thanks to a mutual friend Charles Pittman of the Governors office. we wish his family the best in the future.
Renee Gill Kirschenbaum
November 29, 2011
The world will truly miss Coach Clower. He made a difference in his students' lives. He was always one of my favorite teachers (7th grade science at BVJH).
My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
November 29, 2011
Words can not simply convey my sympathy for you and your family. God promises to be a strength to those who need it. May your memories also console you at this difficult time.
Martha Mitchell
November 29, 2011
Ray was a classmate and always sat behind me in class. I am so glad that I was able to visit with him this past summer at our reunion. He had not changed a bit. He will truly be missed by all.
Liles Williams
November 29, 2011
Ruth Ann and I are saddened by the untimely death of Ray Clower. We lived in Yazoo City 1963 - 1969 and were blessed to know the Clower family. In fact Jerry introduced me to the Gideon Ministry and I have been a member all these years since that time.
Our prayers are with the family during these trying days.
November 29, 2011
May you find comfort and hope from the God of All Comfort.
November 29, 2011
I am truly sorry for this death. My own daughter died at the age of 56, so I know how hard it is to lose a child. Jerry has given us many happy laughs. May God bless the family and heal them.
sara baker (hunter)
November 29, 2011
Coach Clower was and will remain one of my favorite teachers! He liked me because I was the only girl in class that watched WCW wrestling. He used to put extra credit questions on tests about the matches! He will be missed
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