Delbert Clemons, 85, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away on March 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 14, 1933 in New Castle, Indiana to Floyd and Golden Clemons. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Helen Clopp, and 3 brothers, Kenneth, Bernard and James Marvin Clemons. Survivors include his wife of almost 50 years, Janice Ingram Clemons, a sister, Ruth Gregory, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was a barber, was retired from Rockwell, and was an avid farmer in Powell County, and co-owner of The Golden Oak Shop in Clay City, KY with his wife, Janice. Delbert was a veteran who served in the Navy from 1952-1956 as an aircraft maintenance engineer, and in the Air Force from 1958-1961. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky from 5-8:00 p.m.. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Machpelah Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Ingram, Gerald Ingram, Larry Ingram, Charles Ingram, Randy Nixon, and Mike Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be Orville Fugate, Danny Stewart, Rob Nixon, and Steve Tapp. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Rolling Hills Church of Christ Bible Camp.