James Edward

Clemons

Obituary

James Edward Clemons, 75, of Tifton died Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007, in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Joe Crumley will officiate with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Dove, Earnest Dove, Eddie Clemons, Kenny Chambless, Jeff Dove and Britt McCall. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.

Mr. Clemons was born on August 21, 1932 in Thomaston (Upson County), Georgia and was the son of Martin Avery Clemons and Lula Idell Hancock Clemons, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. He was disabled and of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Clemons is survived by three brothers, Robert Clemons of Arcadia, Florida, Gerald Clemons of Branford, Florida and Cecil Clemons of Jacksonville, Florida; two sisters, Ellen Marie Dove of Tifton and Elizabeth C. "Betty" Taylor of Tifton.