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CLINARD KERNERSVILLE Tommy Lee Clinard April 21, 1948 - April 16, 2012 Tommy Lee Clinard, 63, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012. He was born April 21, 1948 in Forsyth Co. to Clay Vernon and Pauline Tilley Clinard. Tommy was owner and operator of Clinard Roofing. He played softball with many teams, and had won the Major World Series Softball Championship in 1974. Tommy also enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents of Kernersville surviving are his wife, Jean Wright Clinard of the home; two daughters, Christy Clinard, Beverly Clinard Chambers both of Kernersville; one son, Brian Clinard of Kernersville; two brothers, Robert Clinard and wife, Pam of Kernersville, James Clinard and wife, Kim of Stokesdale; four sisters, Carol Parrish and husband, Calvin of Kernersville, Susan Hemrick and husband, Preston of Kernersville, Brenda "Bobo" Bowden and husband, Richard of Kernersville, Teresa Newsome and husband, Frank of Walkertown; he was a loving grandfather known as "Papa" to eight grandchildren, Tyler, Haleigh, Dillon, Noah, Cecil, Lindsay, Lucas, and Cole; one aunt, Dot Tilley of Kernersville; and his first cousin and very special friend, Alice Schroeder. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Bunker Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. David Rorie officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory in Kernersville. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Hayworth Miller Kernersville Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com .

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Apr. 18, 2012.

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Barry Black

April 12, 2022

Loved Tommy and Family!

Barry Black

April 12, 2021

Great Man, Great Friend, and a pretty good Ball Player

Linda Webster

April 21, 2012

Susan,I'm so sorry to hear about Tommy.I want you to know i'm praying for your family.If there's anything you,need please let me know.

Ronnie Ledford

April 20, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, I had the privelage of knowing Tommy and his whole family. I met Tommy while playing softball, and had the honor of playing on the same team with him and his brother Robert. We spent many a weekend on the road and ballfield, you couldn't ask for a better friend, or family man. He will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him, again our condolences.
Ronnie & Lynda Ledford
Advance, N.C.

Robin Gilley-Trivette

April 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family

Steve Miller

April 19, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I had the honor of working for Tommy many years ago. He was such an easy going person. Our prayers are with the family. Heaven gained another angel. He will be deeply missed. Steve and Sherri Miller

Mark Winfree

April 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Tommy. There is a certain bond between all us who grew up in Kernersville, and he was one of the good ones. My genuine condolences go out to the family, and my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barry Black

April 19, 2012

What a great Friend Tommy was to me; he was always willing to help anyone--with his genuine smile always showing. I enjoyed playing Ball with Tommy, traveling, working, all kinds of things we did through life. What a great privilige to know someone in life like Tommy and his Loving Family. He will be missed--Love and Prayers to Jean, Teresa, Robert, and his Family.

Larry&Wesley Needham

April 19, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Tommy.Please except our deepest Sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Harvey Wilson

April 19, 2012

I am praying for all of the family. I am so sorry for you loss. I hope friends, family and church will help you during this trying time.

Jeff Smith

April 18, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of playing soft ball with Tommy, Brian, and Robert for several years. These are memories that I will always cherish. I shared many laughs and good times with Tommy and considered him a friend and role model. I will miss him. Rest my friend, you are safe at home...

Adrian & Dian Dean

April 18, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. I saw Tommy during one of my last visits to the store and I remember seeing your children grow up and visiting 421 Curb Market over the years. May God be with you and your family.

Dale Head

April 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tanya Smith

April 18, 2012

I wanted to express my sympathy. I am Cecil's teacher and also work with Dillon. Please know that the entire family is in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Scott Pope

April 18, 2012

Tommy was and always will be a special guy to both me and my family.He was a very good friend to my dad,Wallace Pope and I will never forget how well he treated my dad before he passed away. So long friend, you will be missed, but never forgotten.

Sammy Law Son

April 18, 2012

Memories of Tommy will remain with all who knew of his Sixty Three years in this world. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

Tracie Bowles

April 18, 2012

The world is going to miss an awesome man but haven has greeted an welcomed him with open arms!!! My thoughts an prayers are with you all! Tracie Bowles(Colonial Heights,Va.)

April 18, 2012

Jean, Brian, Christy and Beverly, Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. Was so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Great memories of Tommy and your family as we all became friends as Jean and I was working together at Guilford Mills. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Sallie & Fred Smith (Yanceyville, NC)

April 18, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Tommy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this devestating time. May his memory bring you much happiness in time to come.
Sharon Joyce
Jason JJ Joyce

Cliff

April 18, 2012

Thinking and praying for all. We all loved and respected him so much. He was a special human being!

James & Jacquelyn Marion

April 18, 2012

Jim ( Lurch ) and I were so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. May God walk with you and guide you in this time of sorrow. God Bless

Robin Little

April 18, 2012

To the Clinard Family I am so sorry to hear about Tommy I will be praying for the family.

Robin Vanhoy Little

James Nuckles

April 18, 2012

Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Tommy will be missed.

James & Dianne Nuckles

Teddy Ray & Gloria Pegram

April 18, 2012

So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.

Susan Cassell

April 18, 2012

Jean Sorry to hear about Tommy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Prayers and Love
Susan and Hughes

April 18, 2012

I was sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. We were in school together many years ago. My sympathy to the family.

Lynne West Green
Broadway NC

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