Earl James Clemons

Earl James Clemons, 52, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 at his residence.

Mr. Clemons was born Aug. 9, 1962 in St. Louis, Mo. Prior to his illness he worked for Abbco Cleaning Company. Mr. Clemons was an avid Elvis fan, and enjoyed spending time with his family, muscle cars, and watching movies.

On Aug. 3, 2002, he married Shirley Miskell in Corning, Ark. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include five children: Nicole Clemons, Jacob Clemons, Donna Clemons, Rachae Kline and Charles Miskell all of Poplar Bluff; three grandchildren: Kaleb, Levi and Ryleigh; and a sister, Ann Williams of Hillsboro, Mo.

His parents, Paul and Donna Newsham Clemons and two brothers, Curtis Clemons and Kenneth Clemons preceded Mr. Clemons in death.

A gathering will begin at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff with a Celebration of Life following at 1:30 p.m. The inurnment of Mr. Clemon's ashes will be at Antioch Cemetery in Oxley, Mo.