Obituary - Clarence Edward Kegley
Clarence E. Kegley, 79, of Bristol, TN went to be with his Lord and
Savior and with his parents and family on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at
Cambridge House. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Oral and
Hattie Josephine Moore Kegley; two sisters, Loretta Leonard and Willie
Comer; and two brothers, Fred and Mack Kegley.
Mr. Kegley was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired as the head clerk of
Kroger’s after 39 years of service. His passion was restoring and
upholstering furniture. Mr. Kegley loved traveling, watching football and
western movies. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan.
Mr. Kegley is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Patsy Hammond Kegley;
daughter, Karen Griffin and husband Steve; son, Jeffery Kegley and wife
Michelle; grandchildren, Karena Lunsford and husband Josh, Holly Kegley,
Stephanie Griffin, Ethan Kegley and Blake Griffin; sisters, Marie Adams,
Rosa Smith and Polly Alexander; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM on Sunday, May
19, 2013, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow with
Reverend Scott Price officiating. The committal and entombment will follow
in The Heritage Chapel of Memories at Glenwood Cemetery. Military Honors
will be provided by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard Post # 6975. Active
pallbearers will be Ethan Kegley, Blake Griffin, Josh Lunsford, Matthew
Lunsford, John Robert Hammond and James Blevins. Honorary pallbearers will
be Dwayne Raines, John I. Hammond, Steve Griffin, and co-workers from
Kroger’s.
The family would like to extend special thanks to all of the health care
professionals who cared for Mr. Kegley during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fellowship Chapel, 208 Crocket
Street, Bristol, Virginia 24201 or you may make a donation to the Disabled
Army Veterans chapter of your choice.