Mr. Walter Wayne Clemons 64, a lifelong resident of Starke passed away at the Shands Hospital in Gainesville on Wednesday October 5, 2011 following an extended illness. Wayne was born in Starke on August 9, 1947 to the late Walton and Marie(Knight) Clemons and was of the Methodist faith. He was a Bradford County High School graduate and he also had served in the United States Army. Prior to retirement Wayne was a supervisor for Seminole Electric in Palatka. His brother Dale Clemons had preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife of 44 years, Kathy Clemons and their son Matthew Bo Clemons and his wife Sophia. He is also survived by his siblings; Lamar Clemons and his wife Jane, John Clemons and his wife Libby, Joy Thornton and her husband Rudy, a sister in laws; Linda Clemons of Starke, and Brenda Seeley (George) of Lawtey, brother-in-law: Doug Jones of Portland, OR, two grandchildren; Tristen and Mattie all of Starke. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mr. Clemons will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 1-3 in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel. A Memorial service will start at 3:00 oclock with the Reverend Randall Griffis officiating. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for contributions to please be made to the Safe Harbor Church of Starke, P.O. Box 942 Starke, FL 32091. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St., Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide