Clarence Kinard Jr.

Clarence Kinard Jr. obituary, Thomasville, NC

Clarence Kinard Jr.

Clarence Kinard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by S E Thomas Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. on Nov. 9, 2025.

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On November 1, 2025 heavenly gates open to usher our beloved Clarence Kinard, Jr. into his eternal home. Born on February 17, 1957 in Thomasville, North Carolina to the late Clarence Kinard, Sr. and Mary Cannon Kinard. Clarence was blessed to have a guardian angel, Willa Shelton of Winston-Salem, NC to guide, support and love him.
Clarence Jr. received his formal education within the Thomasville City School system. After graduation he embarked on a mission to become an independent person. He gained employment with the Industry for the Blind in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Where he worked and retired with over 45 years of service.
Family and friends will remember Clarence Jr. for his friendliness, telling jokes and carry on a good conversation. He was very knowledgeable with today's world news.
Clarence Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Mary Cannon Kinard, two sisters, Minnie Mae Lyons and Mary Ann Andrew.
Surviving to cherish his memories is his sister, Susie Kinard of Columbus, OH and Larry Kinard of Thomasville, NC and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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