Slaven, Clarence E.

Passed: 1987-08-22

Age: 78

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1987-08-26

Information: Clarence E. Slaven, 78, of Sherman, died Aug. 22, 1987, in Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, after a long illness.  He was born in Jackson County, and had been superintendent of Willowdale Baptist Church.  He was a retired farmer and construction worker and was formerly sexton of Ravenswood Cemetery.  Surviving:  wife, Hazel Lambert Slaven; daughter, Anna Marie Slaven of Parkersburg; sons, Gene and Carol, both of Sherman; sisters, Mrs. Vertie Flowers of Williamstown, Mrs. Gladys Vergeron of Asn Antonio, Texas; brothers, Dorrall of Sherman, Wilbur of Belleville, Charles O. of Wilmington, Ohio; three grandsons; five step-granddaughters.  Service was Sunday at Willowdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Shirley Rhodes officiating.  Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetary.  Straight-Tucker Funeral Home, Ravenswood, was in charge of arrangements.