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Clarence “Clem” Thompson Jr., 1938-2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Clarence “Clem” Thompson Jr., 82, entered eternal rest Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family.

Clarence was born July 12, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of Clarence Thompson Sr. and Rosa Lee Ross. He was employed at U.S. Steel as a laborer until his retirement. He also was a bus driver for the Buckeye Elks Youth Center and a groundskeeper for Mill Creek MetroParks. Clarence enjoyed fishing, baseball and cooking and was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan.

Clarence leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Shirley D. Pugh Thompson, whom he married July 12, 1990; his five children, Gail Gordon, Rosetta Ross, Evelyn Ross and Kevin Ross of Youngstown, and Clarence (Rosetta) Thompson III of Ashtabula; his siblings, Loretta Crum of Youngstown, Laura “Jellie” Winford and George (Sherry) Thompson of Pittsburgh, Pa., John (L. Roni) Thompson of Columbus, and Richard Thompson of Florida; his mother-in-law, Willie Mae Pugh; four nephews, whom he reared, Mark Washington (Virginia), Frank (Angie) Thompson, Jamon (Stephanie) Bates and Demetrius Pugh; a special son, Ronell (Ta’Knia) Williams; in-laws, Albert (Annette) Pugh Jr. of Liberty, Corey L. Pugh (Sonia), Girseal Pugh, Leatha M. Pugh (Mike), Stephanie N. Pugh (Terrance), all of Youngstown, Alberta Lisbon of Struthers and Anthony C. (Dava) Pugh of North Carolina; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces, cousin and dear friends, including a special friend, Donna Wade; and the mothers of his children, Myrtle Gurley and Gwendolyn Ross.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Maurice Gurley; a daughter, Nina Thompson; two sisters, Rosetta and Mary Thompson; a brother, Albert Sly; his nephew, Tyrone Thompson; his father-in-law, Albert Pugh Sr.; his son-in-law, William T. Gordon; and brothers-in-law, William Crum and Donald Lisbon.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dawn Denson and the staff of Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice.

A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. Thompson will be held Friday, April 16, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Jaylex Event Center, 2110 Glenwood Ave. in Youngstown.

The family will receive friends Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the event center.

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