Clarence worked as a bartender for many years. He then went to work for Campbell Oil which later became Griffith Oil and eventually retired from Rinker Oil Corporation where he was service manager.

He was very active in the Cuba Lions Club where he had served as past president. He also had played golf with the Cuba Men's Golf League. His best times were making maple syrup and going for truck rides and getting french fries with his granddaughter Kelsie.

In addition to his wife he leaves behind a daughter, Cheryl Hitchcock of Cuba; a granddaughter, Kelsie Hitchcock of Cuba; a brother, Albert (Chris) Newell of Florida; five sisters, Arlene Lavrey of Georgia, Franny Owens of Wales Center, NY, Marie (Bill) Cox of Arizona, Virginia (Gerry) Guilbeau of Louisana, and Mary Hargrove of New York; a sister in law, Margery Mountain of Cuba; a brother in law, Terry (Pamela) Cole of Holcomb, NY; as well as many nieces, nephews and some super friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Ruby McElheny and Graqce Best.

Friends may call at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, 9 Bull Street, Cuba, on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. where funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. The Rev. John Woodring, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Cuba, will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society 4340 East West Hwy Suite 350 Bethesda, MD 20814, or to the Cuba Lions Club, PO Box 183, Cuba, NY 14727.