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Leon Clemence Obituary

Leon Clemence, of Green Forest, was born on Aug. 12, 1935, to Onus and Irene (Middleton) Clemence in Omaha. Leon passed away on Monday, July 5 (2021) in Huntsville, at the age of 85.
Leon was in the trucking industry for 53 years. He loved the outdoors and had a great sense of humor but mostly loved spending time with his grandsons.
Leon was married to Karen Clemence just a few months shy of 63 years happy years together.
He is survived by his son, Kevin Clemence; grandsons, Joshua and Jeremy Clemence; brother, Gerald Clemence; and numerous cousins, other family members and friends.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Onus and Irene Clemence; wife, Karen Clemence; Bonnie Shargate; Dale Clemence, Juanita Dodson.
Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 9, at Nelson's Green Forest Chapel in Green Forest.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com .

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Harrison Daily Times from Jul. 12 to Jul. 22, 2021.

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Carol Rand Sanders

July 19, 2021

So sorry my deepest sympathy leon was a very sweet and kind man always had a smile on his face he will be missed dearly

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