Jerald Clem

Jerald Clem, 83, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.

Born on October 1, 1942, in Torch, OH, he was the son of the late Hall and Frances (Scott) Clem. Jerald was a member of the Little Hocking Church of Christ and retired from Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18 after 50 years of service. He was an avid horseshoe player, loved to golf and play pool.

Jerald is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary (Little) Clem; sons, Keith (Tracy) Clem and Kevin (Monica) Clem; four grandchildren, Mitchell Clem, Emma Clem, Michael Clark, and Morgan Dunfee; four great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Camrie, Emery, and Eleanor; brothers, Tom (Patty) Clem and Richard (Sharon) Clem; sister, Patricia (Paul) Watson; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Lightner.

Funeral services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at White Funeral Home in Coolville, OH, with Minister Steve Fuchs officiating. Burial will follow in the Torch Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the funeral home.

Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at ehwfh.com.