NEWPORT NEWS — Clarence Lee Clodfelter Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. He was born in Durham, North Carolina, and had been a resident of the Peninsula for over 75 years. He was a pharmacist and owner and operator of Brentwood Pharmacy.
Clarence completed his career with Rite Aid and retired in 2018, after serving 56 years in the business. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Virginia Pharmaceutical Association, past president of Mended Hearts and member of Bremond Masonic Lodge No. 241. He was also a member of Newport News Scottish Rite, Warwick Masonic Lodge No. 336, and Warwick Royal Arch Chapter No. 80. As a resident of The Chesapeake, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and lifelong learning experiences.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Clarence L. Clodfelter Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pauline “Polly” Whelchel Clodfelter; two daughters, Pam C. Youngblood (Pat) and Paula C. Mobley (Richard); son, Clarence Lee Clodfelter III (Marci); grandchildren, Mason Youngblood, Ben Youngblood, Brian Youngblood, Stephen Mobley (Alexa), Katherine Mobley and Cordelia Clodfelter; two sisters, Anne Tucker (Roy) and Jean Gulick (Jim); and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 9. Guests are invited to participate in the service through livestreaming via Peninsula Funeral Home. A private family interment will be held in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to Mended Hearts.
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