Celebrating the life of
Charlie Clemons
August 17, 2008 - November 28, 2008
Charlie Clemons, 84, died Friday, November 28, 2008 under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Mr. Clemons was born in Tusculum, GA on August 17, 1924, the son of the late Charles Henry and Eva Moore Clemmons. Charlie was raised in Savannah and at the age of seventeen volunteered with the Merchant Marines during World War II. At the conclusion of the war, he returned to Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School. He later received his formal education at Illinois Institute of Technology where he earned a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Clemons led an impressive career in International Engineering and Business. His career enabled him to travel extensively, to such places as Indonesia, Australia and Africa. While in South Africa he met his wife, Annette Clemons. He and his wife retired to Savannah which held a special place in his heart as his boyhood home and continued to enjoy traveling together. During his retirement Charlie was the author of five novels.
Mr. Clemons was a Founder and Chairman of the Savannah Literacy Coalition; a founding member of the San Francisco Suicide Prevention Agency; a board member of the Royce Learning Center of Savannah and a proud member of the No Agenda Society. Charlie had a passion for baseball which he had the privilege of playing Class D baseball and semi-pro baseball in Chicago.
Mr. Clemons is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Annette Clemons; son, Johan DuToit; daughter, Charlean Clemons; brother, Jim Clemmons and cousin, Ronnie Floyd.
Funeral services are private.
In lieu of flowers donations are requested to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Dear Annett,We are so sorry to hear about Charlie. Pleas send us an emil with your address.Love Susan
- Michael & Susan Lossner, Peachtree City, GA
In 25 years of doing this job, Mr. Clemons was my sweetest patient ever & will definitely be both missed & very fondly remembered. My prayers are with you.
- Debbie Stair @ Dr. Hope's offfice, Savannah, GA
Michael and I send our sincere condolences. We met you and Charlie at the Oliviers and thoroughly enjoyed enlightening and humorous conversations with you both. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Sandy Pearce, Pooler, GA
Goodbye to a dear dear friend. A swell guy who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our Deepest Sympathy to the family.
- Willie and Jean Remley, Savannah, GA
Dear Annette and Jim, My deepest condolences on Charlie's passing. Contact with him was always rich and fulfilling. I am thankful that our paths crossed in friendship through the years from childhood until present. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Gloria Rogers Moses, Savannah, GA
Wilma and I deeply extend our condolences for the loss of Charlie. He was a great gentleman in many many ways. We shall miss him with all his skills and knowledge. God Bless, Annette
- Earl Willhoit, , GA
Thinking of you all. Emma Moore Hearn 201 Casey Dr., Apt. M177 Richmond Hill,GA 31324 912 658-6077
- Emma Moore Hearn, Richmond Hill, GA
Annette, Dave and I send our deepest sympathy! I can't imagine that anyone who ever met Charlie didn't love him! I did! I can hear his soft 'ha-Ha-Ha' laugh which was real, healtfelt, and in the moment. Charlie did so much for people wherever he went and that most certainly included a lot of people in Savannah who learned to read because of him! I, too, will miss him dearly. But I am joyful to have known him and shared in the graciousness of his heart and soul! This world is a better place because of Charlie. May you find peace in he could never leave your side, Annette! Love, Ruthann Walsh
- Ruthann and David Walsh, Savannah, GA
Dear Annett,We are so sorry to hear about Charlie. Pleas send us an emil with your address.Love Susan
- Michael & Susan Lossner, Peachtree City, GA
In 25 years of doing this job, Mr. Clemons was my sweetest patient ever & will definitely be both missed & very fondly remembered. My prayers are with you.
- Debbie Stair @ Dr. Hope's offfice, Savannah, GA
Michael and I send our sincere condolences. We met you and Charlie at the Oliviers and thoroughly enjoyed enlightening and humorous conversations with you both. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Sandy Pearce, Pooler, GA
Goodbye to a dear dear friend. A swell guy who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our Deepest Sympathy to the family.
- Willie and Jean Remley, Savannah, GA
Dear Annette and Jim, My deepest condolences on Charlie's passing. Contact with him was always rich and fulfilling. I am thankful that our paths crossed in friendship through the years from childhood until present. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Gloria Rogers Moses, Savannah, GA
Wilma and I deeply extend our condolences for the loss of Charlie. He was a great gentleman in many many ways. We shall miss him with all his skills and knowledge. God Bless, Annette
- Earl Willhoit, , GA
Thinking of you all. Emma Moore Hearn 201 Casey Dr., Apt. M177 Richmond Hill,GA 31324 912 658-6077
- Emma Moore Hearn, Richmond Hill, GA
Annette, Dave and I send our deepest sympathy! I can't imagine that anyone who ever met Charlie didn't love him! I did! I can hear his soft 'ha-Ha-Ha' laugh which was real, healtfelt, and in the moment. Charlie did so much for people wherever he went and that most certainly included a lot of people in Savannah who learned to read because of him! I, too, will miss him dearly. But I am joyful to have known him and shared in the graciousness of his heart and soul! This world is a better place because of Charlie. May you find peace in he could never leave your side, Annette! Love, Ruthann Walsh
- Ruthann and David Walsh, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
