Clarence Dover, age 99 of Demorest, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020.
Born in the Hollywood Community on April 4, 1921, Mr. Dover was the son of the late Maxwell and Lizzie Dooley Dover. Mr. Dover was a United States Army, World War II Veteran having served as an Infantryman in Trinidad. He was a self-employed landscaper and he was an avid gardener and horseman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife Edith Church Dover, son Larry Dover, brothers Authur Dover, Wilburn Dover, and Earl Dover and sisters Ruth Dover Hill, Essie Dover Harris, and Mary Ann Dover Whittener.
Survivors include his daughter and son in law Kay D. and Bobby Barron of Clarkesville, son, and daughter in law David and Cindy Dover of Demorest, daughter in law Jeanne Benfield Dover of Demorest, brother Jimmy Dover of Toccoa, five grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
In consideration of public health and safety, private graveside services will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Sunday, April 26, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clarkesville Soup Kitchen, 166 Ritchie Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at HillsideMemorialChapel.com
Funeral arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256
