Earl Dean Clem, 84 years old, of Lavaca was born at the Arbuckle Island store on March 16, 1935 to Earl Clem and Dorothy (Dotson) Clem.  He earned his wings on February 22, 2020 at his home.

On August 19, 1955, Earl married the love of his life Carol Herring and they shared 55 years together before she was called home by the Lord on March 6, 2010.  He was a very intelligent, hard-working man who served his Lord as a member of the Baptist faith and his Country as a member of the Armed Forces.

Earl is survived by his children, Brady Clem of Charleston and Cathy (Clem) Williams of Lavaca; one sister, Ann (Clem) Neal of Lavaca; one brother, Bob Clem of Lavaca; six grandchildren, Bryan Clem, Melissa (Clem) Shirley, Sarah (Reed) Ladd, Steven Clem, Rebekah (Reed) Linville and Daniel Williams and thirteen great-grandchildren.

A family held memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27th, at Union Baptist Church North of Lavaca, with the Rev. Kyle Horton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Charleston.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.