Hubert D. Clemmons

Posted on: 02, 11, 2017
By : David Brooks
Categories : Past Obituaries
Comments : 3

Graveside service for Mr. Hubert D. Clemmons will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Rev. Mike Potts officiating. Visitation 4-7 PM Tuesday in the Bryant Chapel at Lebanon First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Clemmons, age 93 of Lebanon passed away February 10, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare.

Born February 24, 1923, in Wilson County, he is the son of the late Hubert Dennis Clemmons Sr. and Eloise Parrish Clemmons. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. After graduating from Lebanon High School, he attended Castle Heights Military Academy for one year. He then enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp serving during World War II. He was a co-pilot of a B-24 in the 98^th Bomber Group which flew sixteen missions in the European Theatre. After leaving the service, he attended Tennessee Tech and Georgia Tech. He then returned to Lebanon to work in the family business, Eskew’s Grocery. He then purchased the Western Auto Store and operated it from 1965-1985. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemarie Phelan Clemmons on March 26, 1997.

He is survived by his wife, Maud Butler Clemmons; three children, Hubert D. “Rusty” (Linda) Clemmons III, Carol Clemmons (Chip) Eggert, and Thomas P. Clemmons; three grandchildren, Philip Bradley (Laura) Clemmons, Elizabeth Eggert-Atzberger (John), and Claire Harper Eggert; two great granddaughters, Aeyla Eggert and Anna Rose Clemmons; sister, Martha Peery; two brothers-in-law, William H. (Margaret) Phelan and C. H. O’Brien; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Don Phelan, Scott Woods, Dr. Troy Long, Jerry Taylor, Jim Major, and B. J. Reich.

Memorials may be made to Cumberland University Baseball Program or to the First United Methodist Church, Lebanon, TN.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon (615)444-2142 www.ligonbobo.com

Messages for the Family

Amy Dent says:

February 12, 2017 at 1:03 am

America has lost another of ” The Greatest Generation ” Mr Clemons was an incredibly sweet and kind man. He raised a beautiful family. I had the privilege of being one of his daughter Carol ‘s roommates in college and we have remained friends since. My heart breaks for the entire family as well as America as we lose another hero. God Bless you Hubert, you are flying with your crew and the angels now.
Major(Ret)Scott Dent says:

February 12, 2017 at 7:58 pm

What an incredible man. 16 Missions doesn’t come close to describing what those young airman went through. Flying combat missions with 88mm cannons trying to blast them from the skies an Messerschmidt fighters trying to pick them off coming and going. Your dad was one of the heros of the greatest generation this country produced. My deepest condolences to the Clemons family and snappiest salute to your dad!
Susan Norton says:

February 13, 2017 at 8:35 pm

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Anne, Susan & Jerry Norton

Amy Dent says:

February 12, 2017 at 1:03 am

America has lost another of ” The Greatest Generation ” Mr Clemons was an incredibly sweet and kind man. He raised a beautiful family. I had the privilege of being one of his daughter Carol ‘s roommates in college and we have remained friends since. My heart breaks for the entire family as well as America as we lose another hero. God Bless you Hubert, you are flying with your crew and the angels now.

Major(Ret)Scott Dent says:

February 12, 2017 at 7:58 pm

What an incredible man. 16 Missions doesn’t come close to describing what those young airman went through. Flying combat missions with 88mm cannons trying to blast them from the skies an Messerschmidt fighters trying to pick them off coming and going. Your dad was one of the heros of the greatest generation this country produced. My deepest condolences to the Clemons family and snappiest salute to your dad!