Clarence Richard Outlaw Sr., 78, of Niles
July 24, 1939 –—May 28, 2018
Niles Daily Star, Published 7:31 am Friday, June 1, 2018
Clarence Richard Outlaw Sr., 78, of Niles, died peacefully Monday, May 28, 2018, in the comfort of his family’s presence in his daughter’s residence.
He was born July 24, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence and Rose Mae Outlaw.
He married Christeen Coleman Sept. 28, 1962, in Niles. She preceded him in death May 16, 2002. He was also preceded by his parents; two sisters, Vera Danzy, Virginia Pride; and one brother, Clarence Outlaw, Jr.
- Clarence Richard Outlaw Sr.
Clarence served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He was a farmer and worked at Clark Equipment Company. He held a variety of jobs throughout his life that allowed him to meet many people.
Clarence was very family oriented and loved family get togethers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Clarence had a great sense of humor and made everybody laugh that came in contact with him.
He was a member of the Niles Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church where he served as a Deacon and a member of the Food Pantry Team.
Clarence will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his three daughters, Patricia Outlaw, Valerie Outlaw, Princella Outlaw, all of Niles; two sons, Clarence R. Outlaw Jr., Joe Jones, both of Niles; 10 grandchildren, Christine Glover, of Cassopolis, Candis Grady, Gary (fiance’ Sonya Kirtdoll) Grady, Reshonda Outlaw, all of Niles, Courtney Outlaw, Taylor Outlaw, both of Elkhart, Quientin Irby, Devin Mahone, Roderick Outlaw, all of Niles; 10 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Joyce Thompson, Barbara Williams, Deborah Green, all of Niles, Marilyn Dodd, of Cassopolis, two brothers, Roger (Lorraine) Outlaw, Sr. of Niles, Douglas Outlaw, of South Bend; special friend Pat Taylor, of Niles; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2018. The service will start at noon in Niles Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church, 33332 US Highway 12, Niles.
Mr. Outlaw will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Christeen, in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles when he will be accorded full Military Honors.
The family prefers contributions in Clarence’s memory be made to Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Drive, Suite 120, Portage, Michigan 49024.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.