Willie Ralph Clary
(May 24, 1922 - September 4, 2012)

Willie Ralph Clary, 90, of Huntington, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday, September 7, 2012, at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Tim Yates officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. He was born May 24, 1922 in Greenbottom, WV a son of the late Clarence and Lillie Mae Brewer Clary. A sister, Lenora Darst and two brothers, Gordon and Walter Clary also preceded him in death. He was a stationary engineer for Allied Chemical in South Point, OH and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, having served in both the Atlantic and the Pacific. Ralph was a graduate of Barboursville High School; was a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church; attended Huntington Chapel; and was a life member of VFW Post 9738. Survivors include: his wife of 68 years, Jean Clary; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Suzanne Clary Wise and Cecil Wise of Mercerville, OH; a son and daughter-in-law, John Patrick and Vanessa Clary of Vincent, AL; a brother, Arnold Clary of Huntington; a sister, Nondus Tassen of Huntington; five grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, September 6, 2012, at Chapman’s Mortuary.