Clarence age 89 of Irving, Texas; passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 27, 2023 from natural causes. He was born on July 3, 1933 in Skellytown, Texas to Nelson and Elvie Whited. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Frances Yoder Whited, son David Ray and wife Christi of Corinth, Texas and Donald Paul and wife Jennifer of Athens, Texas, grandchildren Bryan (Kalie), Lauren (Barrett), Katie and Ben; great grandchildren Elliot, Maddox, Evie, Layla, Kayla, Charlotte and Millie; Sister Jeanette Coston of San Antonio, Texas. Preceeded in death by his parents, sisters Ruth Smith, Edith Knight, Odelle Dreyer, brothers Coy Whited, Jim Whited and granddaughter Stephanie Whited. Clarences family moved to Longview, Texas where they owned a country grocery store and gas station. He attended White Oak schools all 12 grades, Kilgore Junior College and graduated with a BBA Degree from North Texas State College in Denton. He was drafted into the U.S Army and served in Kaiserslautern, Germany. After returning from the U.S. Army, he moved to Denton to complete his college degree. While attending a Fraternity Party, he met his future Bride who he would spend the next 64 years loving. He worked for Wyatt Metal & Boiler Co. for 25 years and then for Plastics MFG. Co. for 12 years until he retired in 1994. He was active in the Irving Jaycees and Circle 10 Boy Scout Troop 775 where both of his sons earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He served as Cubmaster and then Scoutmaster for over 8 years. Clarence enjoyed spending time with his family (including annual vacations for the last 5 years), gardening and yard work. He and Frances visited all 50 states (some multiple times) as well as several foreign countries. He made numerous friends along the way and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Memorial service will be held at Colonial Funeral Home at 3:00 PM Saturday March 4th. Interment with military honors will take place at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery at 1:30 PM on Monday March 20th. SERVICES

Memorial Service

Saturday, March 04, 2023 3:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062

Graveside Service

Monday, March 20, 2023

Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211