Edward Stephen Clemons

Edward Stephen Clemons, age 71, originally from Royal Oak, passed peacefully in Clarkston, on the morning of June 19th from natural causes.

Eddie was the first of four children. He was born on May 31st, 1953 to Roberta Aimer and Willard Clemons, lived in Berkley for a short time until moving to Royal Oak as a young boy, where he would reside until age 70.

Preceded in death by his parents, beloved aunt Bonnie, brother Kurt and survived by his sister Lisa, brother Dan, "his favorite person in the world" - his niece Olivia, whom he would always brag to people about how he "used to change her diapers", and two grand-nieces that he adored, Elliana and Juliana.

A Dondero high school class of 1971 graduate, Eddie had a large social circle and he always had jokes to tell. His sense of humor was one of his best qualities, even if it got him in trouble occasionally.

He worked in glass cutting, pest control and the settled into his true passion, cooking. Eddie was "Chef Edju", as he called himself. He enjoyed cooking for his family and also loved his job that he retired from in 2017, a chef in an assisted living community.

He enjoyed gardening, music, hanging on his deck and grilling, riding his bike, fishing and boating. His love for God was evident in his final months.



He is so loved and will be missed by many.

Eddie did not want a funeral, but a celebration of life will follow this summer.