Kenneth J.
Clemons, 84, of Versailles passed away at 9:40am, Sunday,
January 10, 2021
at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He
was born near Madison
on February 24, 1936 the son of Elbert and Frances Jackson
Clemons. He was
married to Jean Holman on June 21, 1971 and she preceded him in
death on December
30, 2011. Survivors include one son Bob (Courtney) Clemons of
Osgood; one daughter
Mary Frances (Robert) Creazzo of Fountaintown. He was also
preceded in death by
his parents. Mr. Clemons was a 1954 graduate of Vevay High
School
and was an Army veteran. He was a former mail carrier in Vevay
and for several
years he and Jean delivered the Indianapolis Star and News in
the Versailles area. Kenny
was a former columnist for the Versailles
Republican with his weekly sports column Splinters and for
several years was
the driver examiner for the local BMV branch. He was also a
former little
league coach in Versailles
and was active in local Republican politics. Kenny was a member
of the
Versailles Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held on
Friday, January 15th
at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Randy
Thieman officiating.
Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery
in Versailles.
Visitation will also be on Friday beginning at 10am. Memorials
may be given to
the Activities Fund at the Manderley Health Care Center in care
of the funeral
home. In compliance with the Governor’s mandate regarding COVID-19, please remember the social distancing guidelines and the wearing of masks inside the funeral home and church. To comply with guidelines, there is a maximum number of 25 people that are allowed into the funeral home at one time. Funeral home staff will be assisting with this so that everyone has a chance to pay their respects in a safe and reverent manner. |
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