SAMMY RAY CLINTON

Sam Clinton, 81. Passed away at Hospice House after a brief illness.  He is survived by 3 children, Don Clinton (Teresa), Sondra Cortez (Joe) and Erin Brown (Nathan) and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Sam graduated from TUHS in 1961 where he had been part of the work experience program.  Attending trade school to learn refrigeration and home appliance repair which was his vocation most of his life.  He worked for Gordon’s Electric for 43 years.  Sam was born in Santee, Ca., to Chester Clinton and Gleola (Gilliland) Clinton in 1942.  The family moved to Tulare just before Sam’s senior year of high school.  In his younger days, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and spent time with his brothers, Larry and Shorty.  They also had motorcycles and enjoyed summertime rides.

Sam is predeceased by his parents, brothers, and wife, Josephine. On December 4th at 1:00 p.m., we will celebrate the life of Sam Clinton at the North Tulare Public Cemetery with graveside services.  Arrangements are through Peers Lorentzen Funeral Services in Tulare.
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