Clarence "Clancy" Elie Obituary (1946

Clarence W. Elie, affectionally known as Clancy to family and friends peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord on August 8, 2023 at the Lankenau Medical Center in Philadelphia. Born on June 20, 1946 to the late Valley and Lucille (nee: Walters) Elie in Camden, New Jersey and a graduate of Delsea Regional High School, Class of 1964 where he was an academically accomplished student who played baseball and basketball for the school. After graduation he was offered acceptance into a number of colleges and universities but chose to join the Navy instead. He was a proud United States Veteran who served from 1964 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. During his latter years in the Navy he met Bertha Elie-Smith (nee: Richardson) and they later married and began to raise their family in Camden and Philadelphia. Clancy rekindled his love of the game of baseball by playing in local Philadelphia leagues as well as enjoyed watching the Philiies play. Another sport that he enjoyed was football and he encouraged two of his sons to begin playing at a young age. Also, he enjoyed watching and following wresting and was a big fan of the WWF with some of his favorite wrestlers being Bob Backlund, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, Andre the Giant, Ric Flair and Junk Yard Dog. Clarence will be remembered as being a simple man who was fun loving, caring and had hands of gold and could make or fix anything. He leaves to mourn his passing a beautiful legacy of family. Beloved father of Anthony Richardson, Harlan Richardson, Clarence Richardson, Dana Elie and Marc Elie (Ju Kim). Proud Pop Pop to 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Brother to Loretta Elie-Ferrell, Sherman Elie, Lisa McAllister and the late Joby Elie and Sibby Gardner. He will also be missed by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday morning August 17, 2023 from 9:30-10:45am at the Palmyra Home for Funerals and Life Memorial Services, 410 Market St., Palmyra, NJ 08065. Homegoing Services will begin 10:45am at the Memorial Home. Burial and Navy Military Honors will follow precisely at 12:30 pm at Beverly National Cemetery. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc. at 1117 County Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Cemetery Beverly National Cemetery * 910 Bridgeboro Road Beverly NJ 08010 US Visitation for Relatives and friends Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Palmyra Home for Funerals and Life Memorial Services 410 Market Street Palmyra NJ 08065 US Home Going Services Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Palmyra Home for Funerals and Life Memorial Services 410 Market Street Palmyra NJ 08065 US Military Honors Thursday, August 17, 2023 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM Beverly National Cemetery * 910 Bridgeboro Road Beverly NJ 08010 US Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578