Shelley Eugene Clonts, 72 of Southside, AL was surrounded by his family at home when he went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2019. Gene was born October 9, 1946 in Anniston, AL to the loving parents of Mr. Shelley Clonts and Ms. Thelma Louise Clonts. Gene was a loving and devoted husband to Mary Roberta Clonts for nearly 50 years and a loving father to his daughter Angela Marie Johnson. He retired from Honda in 2013 working in Quality Control. He also had a long time career in the trucking industry as a dispatcher for Bowman Transportation and Baggett Transportation. Gene loved fishing, cars and was a lifelong Alabama football fan.
Gene was a special man in many ways to so many people and very well respected. He was a patient, strong, courageous man with great integrity, a true gentleman. He was man of his word with an excellent work ethic. He believed in hard work and loved working with his hands. Always eager in lending a helping hand to his friends and loved ones.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary Roberta Clonts; his daughter Angela Marie Johnson and son in law Wesley Alan Johnson of Glencoe, AL; and his sister Martha Roach of Oxford, AL along with many beloved family members.
Gene, we will always carry you in our hearts. It’s hard to imagine life without you but we know you will be smiling down on us giving us strength to carry on.
He will be laid to rest on January 24, 2019 with visitation taking place from 5-6PM with memorial services at 6:00 p.m. at Collier-Butler Funeral Home in Gadsden, AL.
