Clarence was born in Marfrance, West Virginia, the son of the late Robert N. and Ethel Virginia (Widner) Carnell. He is the loving husband of Linda (nee Miller) and of the late Velma (nee Ash), who predeceased him in 1988; beloved father of Brenda Ash, Cereda "Karen" Carnell, Michael Carnell (deceased) and Sherry Cyrus (Ron); cherished grandfather of Tonia Hall (Jamie), Tiffany Lewis, Tabitha Safi (Yousef), Thia Ash, Madylinn Tristan-Jenkins and Logan Cyrus and great-grandfather of Alex, Zachary, Kiara, Adara, Aitana, Camden, Caiden, Troy, Victoria, Elijah, Avi and Yaffa; adored uncle and friend of many. He was predeceased by his seven brothers and one sister.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 10AM-12PM at Craciun Funeral Home, 14925 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 12PM. Committal services with US Air Force military honors will follow at Woodvale Cemetery in Middleburg Heights.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craciunfuneralhome.com for the Carnell family.