Clarence L. Rich, Jr. 80 of East Bethany and Micco, Fl., passed away at his Florida Residence on November 3, 2013 under Vitas Innovative Hospice Care.
Son of Clarence and Mary (Belt) Rich.
Mr. Rich graduated from Alexander Central School. He Served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He was employed in 1956 by New York Telephone Company until 1983 when he joined AT&T. He retired in 1989.
He was a member of Alexander United Methodist Church where he served as Chairman of Trustees for many years. He was President of West Bethany Cemetery Association.
He thoroughly enjoyed cruising, traveling and boating. Clarence was often found working around his yards.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sara (Lewis) Rich, Sons; Jeffery (Ellen) Rich, Edmonton, KY, Thomas Rich, Micco, FL., Wayne (Barbara) Rich, Lake Worth, FL., Daughters; Barbara (William) Middleton, Sebastian, FL., Kristina (John) George, Rock Hill, SC., Grandchildren, Christopher Rich, New York City, NY, Benjamin & Sebastian Rich, Lake Worth, FL., Jonah & Jordan Middleton-Sebastian, FL., Emma Rich, Edmonton, KY., Brother; Dean Rich, Batavia, NY., Sister-In-Law; Doris Rich, Silver Springs, FL.
He is predeceased by; Brothers Donald Rich and Ronald Rich, Sister; Helen Hamilton
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 11:00 am with a Gathering at 10:00 am at Seawinds Funeral Home, 735 S. Fleming St., Sebastian, FL.
Military Honors will be presented.
A Memorial Service will also be held at Alexander Methodist Church at a later date.
Burial will be in West Bethany Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to; Sebastian United Methodist Church at 1029 Main St. Sebastian, Fl, 32958, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Suite 250, Melbourne, Fl., 32934, Alexander United Methodist Church, 10540 Main St., Alexander, NY., 14005 or West Bethany Cemetery, In Care Of John Hume, 9561 Creek Rd., Batavia, NY., 14020
Services entrusted to Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Sebastian, FL.
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