Earl
Earl Clemons, Sr
d. May 13, 2012
Clemons, On May 13, 2012 Earl Douglas, Sr. passed away at his home in Florida at the age of 77 from Alzheimer's Disease and Prostate Cancer; beloved husband of 58 Years to Patricia Rosalie Clemons (Nee Corcoran) whom he married on January 9, 1954 at the age of 19. Loving father of Catherine Patricia Castle and her husband the late Robert Phillip Castle, Jr., James Lee Clemons, Sr. and his wife Wanda Lee, Linda Lee Hunt, Lisa Marie Clemons and the late Earl Douglas Clemons, Jr. Loving son of Beatrice Clemons (Nee Dawley) and the late Herman Lee Clemons; dear brother of Donald Clemons, Beatrice Malat and her husband the late Lawrence Malat, Dolores Ryan and her husband Michael and the late Herman Lee Clemons and Carl Edward Clemons, Sr. Loving grandfather of Steven Phillip Castle, James Lee Clemons, Jr., Jamie Nelson Earl Clemons and four beautiful great-granddaughter's. Mr. Clemons worked for A & P Bakery for 33 years until he retired in 1989. He also was a life time member of the Veterans Boxing Association, International Ring 101. He started boxing at the age of 9 at the Southwest Police Boys Club and turned professional at age 17. He was inducted into the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame in 1981. He loved the sport of Boxing.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road (PASADENA) on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Eulogy - Earl Douglas Clemons Sr.
We are here today to celebrate the Life of an Extraordinary Man, Earl Douglas Clemons Sr. Who was a devoted Loving Husband to his Patricia (Our Mom), a Loving Father to his 5 children, and we are extremely proud to be able to call him our Dad.
I would like to start out by thanking our grandparents Mrs. Beatrice Clemons and the late Herman Clemons Sr. for raising such a wonderful, caring, loving, compassionate son. Who gave his family, so very much of himself. Our Daddy would always ask to see his Mom, but he was just too ill to travel. Grandma Clemons will be 99 years old on May 25. She looks so Beautiful and just Flawless.
I would like to tell you a story; actually it is a Beautiful Love Story. Our Mom first heard about our Dad when she met his sister; our Aunt Diane. She would always talk about her brother Earl who was a professional boxer.
Then, later our Mom meant our Dad's brother Uncle Eddie, and not to long after that she met our father.
Our Mom and Dad met when she was only 15 and he was 18. Our Mom was coming home from school one day, and they met at the bus stop. I can see why our Mom was taking in by our Dad. He was so very Handsome, Blonde Hair, Bright Blue Eyes, a Smile that was like a ray of Sunshine, and an Open Heart of Gold. Our Dad knew right away our Mom was the one that would capture his Heart.
The first song our Dad sang to our Mom was walking My Baby Back Home by Nat King Cole. He would sing all his favorite Love songs to his Patricia everyday thereafter.
When our Mom turned 16, our Dad asked her father, if he could marry his daughter, and of course; he gave his blessing.
They married on January 9, 1954, and in August 1955 they had their first born daughter Catherine Patricia. They were given so much Love & Joy by her presence. Our parents decided to have 4 more children, Earl Douglas Jr., James Lee, Linda Lee, and Lisa Marie.
My Mom and Dad were married for 58 years. They never separated. They were always together. Our Mom said; there was never a day that went by that they didn't say I Love You to each other. On his Lunch break, he would call home and sing I just called to say I Love You to his Patricia. He was such a romantic.
Our Mom and Dad had a wonderful life together they went on many vacations. Alaska, Europe, they drove out West and stopped to sight see in each state. They went as far as the Blue Ridge Mountains. They both tried to see, and do as much as they possible could do together. They were not only Husband and Wife, but they were each other's Best Friend. Our parents have shared alot of wonderful memories together.
You know our Dad had Prostate Cancer and Alzheimer. Both illnesses are so terrible. The worst, I think was the Alzheimer because it robs your Love one of all their memories. Also, things like getting dress, brushing your teeth, eating, or knowing someone who you knew all your life. Things that we all take for granted. Our Mom told me the other day that they had so many wonderful memories together. She said; I am the only one that has our memories. The Alzheimer took your Father's memories of us. But, our Dad always told our Mom, "I will never forget you Babe".
I believe Our Dad might not have been able to communicate like he wanted to because his thoughts and words would just get scrambled.
Our Mom and Dad have an Endless Love that will live throughout eternity. The Love that our Dad had for his Patricia and his family was so very strong. It was no way he would ever let any kind of illness take his memories away from him. He just held them so very close to his heart and would never let go. He never forgot his Patricia.
Our Dad worked at the A&P Bakery for 33 years. I remember waking up in the morning as a child and saying to our Mom where is Daddy? My Mom would say he is working. When, it was time for me to go to bed. I would ask again where is Daddy and my Mom would say he is still working. But, he will be home soon. Our Dad would work and work to provide a better Life for our Mom and his children. The strong LOVE for his family is what always kept our Dad going!
We had a very Loving Father, so understanding always there to listen, always gave us encouragement, so compassionate. He was so very positive, strong will, and fought to the end. He would never give up. Giving up just wasn't words in his vocabulary. Our Dad was the Best of the Best. He was our Hero. Our Dad was always smiling, joking, laughing, and kidding around. Every day, he was singing and dancing.
He had so many favorite songs. His favorite group was the Platters, and Elvis was another one of his favorite artist. We would often hear him sing I'm all Shook Up.
I remember on one occasion my parents came over our home, and Jim answered the front door and my Dad was singing, smiling, and dancing I Love the Night Life. I Love to Boogie.
Before, Daddy was bedridden, I gave my Dad a little maltese named Jessie. My Dad would call him his Jessie Boy! He would tell Jessie how much he loved him. Jessie would cuddle next to my Dad. My Dad was always watching over him and giving treats every morning at breakfast.
And one day, my Dad and I were sitting out on the lani. He wasn't talking much at that time. So, I asked Daddy. How many children do you have? He said; I have one child. I was thinking to myself Hmm. I wonder what one of us children. He could be thinking of. So, I said; Daddy well what is your child's name? He said Jessie Boy. We both just smiled at each other. He loved his little Jessie Boy.
There was one time back in September 2011. Both our parents were in the hospital. They were both on the same floor. My Dad was on the East Wing and my Mom was on the West Wing. My Dad was still walking then with a walker. All the nurses were amazed, when he would race me down the hall. They would ask Earl where are you going. He would smile and say; I am going to see my lovely wife.
There was one time the occupational nurse came into his room to evaluate his memory. She started asking my Dad questions? Some of the questions, he would get right because the answers to the questions were on the chalk board. She would say did you just get those answers by reading them off the chalk board. He would smile and say YES I did. She would say that is cheating. And then she asked my Dad to write down on a piece of paper any sentence at all. Just one sentence and I saw him writing it. It took him a little bit of time, and he gave it to the occupational therapist. She looked up at my Dad with tears in her eyes. She said; is this for your wife. Daddy said; Yes and he smiled. I said; Daddy what did you write. It read, I will never stop Loving you!
Our Dad has been bedridden since November of 2011. I would say Daddy. How are you doing today? He would either say I am doing wonderful, and I hope you are doing just as well. Or, he would say I am doing the best that I can. Even when he was bedridden, he always made the best of any situation. When Hope Hopice CNA came into bath him, he would always ask them how much does this cost? I would say it's free today Daddy. He would say how can that be and I would say because they liked you so much and he would Smile.
Steven; his grandson came down and took care of him in December 2011. He was so wonderful with his grandfather. Bathing him, shaving him making sure he was always position right in the bed. Steven was so caring towards his grandfather. We were all so very proud of him. His grandson Jimmy came down with his wife Jessica and their new baby girl Cameron. Just so our Dad could see her. Our Dad loved little babies. When Jimmy was a child, he would play chess with his grandfather. When he came down to visit in December, Jimmy would kneel down beside my Dad's bed for hours, and tried to refresh his memory of them playing chess together.
Jimmy and Wanda came down in March 2012. Jimmy was kidding around with our Dad. He was laughing out loud and was talking, and joking back with Jimmy. It was so wonderful to see our Dad that way again. We have not heard him talk or laugh like that in years.
Over the past several years, and especially the last eight months, it has been extremely difficult and stressful for our Mom. All of us pitched in and helped when we could. She has been so loving and devoted to our Dad. That she could not bear to put him in a nursing home. They have never been apart in their 58 years of marriage. She was not going to let that happened now. She stayed by his bed side every moment of every day only leaving the bedroom to get him something to eat or drink.
Love is the most powerful feeling in the world and will always live on within us. We are all so grateful and proud, and so blessed just be able to say and to call him our Dad. Even though, our Dad's spirit has passed on. A Love as strong as his will never perish. Daddy would want us to celebrate his life. He loved life and his family so very much. I know Daddy is smiling down upon us now and singing one of his favorite songs.
I want to Thank everyone here today for showing their LOVE, Compassion, and Support. It gives our family comfort in knowing that so many people were touched by our Dad's life. We will never stop Loving you Daddy.
Until, we are all together again. You rest in Peace My Sweet Daddy! I Love you more!
Linda
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road (PASADENA) on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Eulogy - Earl Douglas Clemons Sr.
We are here today to celebrate the Life of an Extraordinary Man, Earl Douglas Clemons Sr. Who was a devoted Loving Husband to his Patricia (Our Mom), a Loving Father to his 5 children, and we are extremely proud to be able to call him our Dad.
I would like to start out by thanking our grandparents Mrs. Beatrice Clemons and the late Herman Clemons Sr. for raising such a wonderful, caring, loving, compassionate son. Who gave his family, so very much of himself. Our Daddy would always ask to see his Mom, but he was just too ill to travel. Grandma Clemons will be 99 years old on May 25. She looks so Beautiful and just Flawless.
I would like to tell you a story; actually it is a Beautiful Love Story. Our Mom first heard about our Dad when she met his sister; our Aunt Diane. She would always talk about her brother Earl who was a professional boxer.
Then, later our Mom meant our Dad's brother Uncle Eddie, and not to long after that she met our father.
Our Mom and Dad met when she was only 15 and he was 18. Our Mom was coming home from school one day, and they met at the bus stop. I can see why our Mom was taking in by our Dad. He was so very Handsome, Blonde Hair, Bright Blue Eyes, a Smile that was like a ray of Sunshine, and an Open Heart of Gold. Our Dad knew right away our Mom was the one that would capture his Heart.
The first song our Dad sang to our Mom was walking My Baby Back Home by Nat King Cole. He would sing all his favorite Love songs to his Patricia everyday thereafter.
When our Mom turned 16, our Dad asked her father, if he could marry his daughter, and of course; he gave his blessing.
They married on January 9, 1954, and in August 1955 they had their first born daughter Catherine Patricia. They were given so much Love & Joy by her presence. Our parents decided to have 4 more children, Earl Douglas Jr., James Lee, Linda Lee, and Lisa Marie.
My Mom and Dad were married for 58 years. They never separated. They were always together. Our Mom said; there was never a day that went by that they didn't say I Love You to each other. On his Lunch break, he would call home and sing I just called to say I Love You to his Patricia. He was such a romantic.
Our Mom and Dad had a wonderful life together they went on many vacations. Alaska, Europe, they drove out West and stopped to sight see in each state. They went as far as the Blue Ridge Mountains. They both tried to see, and do as much as they possible could do together. They were not only Husband and Wife, but they were each other's Best Friend. Our parents have shared alot of wonderful memories together.
You know our Dad had Prostate Cancer and Alzheimer. Both illnesses are so terrible. The worst, I think was the Alzheimer because it robs your Love one of all their memories. Also, things like getting dress, brushing your teeth, eating, or knowing someone who you knew all your life. Things that we all take for granted. Our Mom told me the other day that they had so many wonderful memories together. She said; I am the only one that has our memories. The Alzheimer took your Father's memories of us. But, our Dad always told our Mom, "I will never forget you Babe".
I believe Our Dad might not have been able to communicate like he wanted to because his thoughts and words would just get scrambled.
Our Mom and Dad have an Endless Love that will live throughout eternity. The Love that our Dad had for his Patricia and his family was so very strong. It was no way he would ever let any kind of illness take his memories away from him. He just held them so very close to his heart and would never let go. He never forgot his Patricia.
Our Dad worked at the A&P Bakery for 33 years. I remember waking up in the morning as a child and saying to our Mom where is Daddy? My Mom would say he is working. When, it was time for me to go to bed. I would ask again where is Daddy and my Mom would say he is still working. But, he will be home soon. Our Dad would work and work to provide a better Life for our Mom and his children. The strong LOVE for his family is what always kept our Dad going!
We had a very Loving Father, so understanding always there to listen, always gave us encouragement, so compassionate. He was so very positive, strong will, and fought to the end. He would never give up. Giving up just wasn't words in his vocabulary. Our Dad was the Best of the Best. He was our Hero. Our Dad was always smiling, joking, laughing, and kidding around. Every day, he was singing and dancing.
He had so many favorite songs. His favorite group was the Platters, and Elvis was another one of his favorite artist. We would often hear him sing I'm all Shook Up.
I remember on one occasion my parents came over our home, and Jim answered the front door and my Dad was singing, smiling, and dancing I Love the Night Life. I Love to Boogie.
Before, Daddy was bedridden, I gave my Dad a little maltese named Jessie. My Dad would call him his Jessie Boy! He would tell Jessie how much he loved him. Jessie would cuddle next to my Dad. My Dad was always watching over him and giving treats every morning at breakfast.
And one day, my Dad and I were sitting out on the lani. He wasn't talking much at that time. So, I asked Daddy. How many children do you have? He said; I have one child. I was thinking to myself Hmm. I wonder what one of us children. He could be thinking of. So, I said; Daddy well what is your child's name? He said Jessie Boy. We both just smiled at each other. He loved his little Jessie Boy.
There was one time back in September 2011. Both our parents were in the hospital. They were both on the same floor. My Dad was on the East Wing and my Mom was on the West Wing. My Dad was still walking then with a walker. All the nurses were amazed, when he would race me down the hall. They would ask Earl where are you going. He would smile and say; I am going to see my lovely wife.
There was one time the occupational nurse came into his room to evaluate his memory. She started asking my Dad questions? Some of the questions, he would get right because the answers to the questions were on the chalk board. She would say did you just get those answers by reading them off the chalk board. He would smile and say YES I did. She would say that is cheating. And then she asked my Dad to write down on a piece of paper any sentence at all. Just one sentence and I saw him writing it. It took him a little bit of time, and he gave it to the occupational therapist. She looked up at my Dad with tears in her eyes. She said; is this for your wife. Daddy said; Yes and he smiled. I said; Daddy what did you write. It read, I will never stop Loving you!
Our Dad has been bedridden since November of 2011. I would say Daddy. How are you doing today? He would either say I am doing wonderful, and I hope you are doing just as well. Or, he would say I am doing the best that I can. Even when he was bedridden, he always made the best of any situation. When Hope Hopice CNA came into bath him, he would always ask them how much does this cost? I would say it's free today Daddy. He would say how can that be and I would say because they liked you so much and he would Smile.
Steven; his grandson came down and took care of him in December 2011. He was so wonderful with his grandfather. Bathing him, shaving him making sure he was always position right in the bed. Steven was so caring towards his grandfather. We were all so very proud of him. His grandson Jimmy came down with his wife Jessica and their new baby girl Cameron. Just so our Dad could see her. Our Dad loved little babies. When Jimmy was a child, he would play chess with his grandfather. When he came down to visit in December, Jimmy would kneel down beside my Dad's bed for hours, and tried to refresh his memory of them playing chess together.
Jimmy and Wanda came down in March 2012. Jimmy was kidding around with our Dad. He was laughing out loud and was talking, and joking back with Jimmy. It was so wonderful to see our Dad that way again. We have not heard him talk or laugh like that in years.
Over the past several years, and especially the last eight months, it has been extremely difficult and stressful for our Mom. All of us pitched in and helped when we could. She has been so loving and devoted to our Dad. That she could not bear to put him in a nursing home. They have never been apart in their 58 years of marriage. She was not going to let that happened now. She stayed by his bed side every moment of every day only leaving the bedroom to get him something to eat or drink.
Love is the most powerful feeling in the world and will always live on within us. We are all so grateful and proud, and so blessed just be able to say and to call him our Dad. Even though, our Dad's spirit has passed on. A Love as strong as his will never perish. Daddy would want us to celebrate his life. He loved life and his family so very much. I know Daddy is smiling down upon us now and singing one of his favorite songs.
I want to Thank everyone here today for showing their LOVE, Compassion, and Support. It gives our family comfort in knowing that so many people were touched by our Dad's life. We will never stop Loving you Daddy.
Until, we are all together again. You rest in Peace My Sweet Daddy! I Love you more!
Linda
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