Clarence Edward Harless

Pendleton - Clarence Edward Harless, 84, Pendleton, passed away June 1, 2008 at Community Hospital, Anderson, after an extended illness. He was born June 3, 1923 in Anderson, Indiana, and resided in Pendleton since 1946. He farmed there for 37 years. He retired in 1977 from Delco Remy Division of General Motors after 33 years of service. Clarence served his country in the US Army during WWII. He spent 27 months' time with the Infantry and Air Corps, a portion of which was in the European Theater. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved to fly and had his own private airport. Clarence also loved to travel. He was a musician who especially loved country music. Clarence was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife whom he married June 28, 1941, Mary Belle Whitesel Harless of Pendleton; children, Luana Harless of Anderson, Denise & husband Steve Downey of Pendleton and Christine & husband Sheldon Swank of Pendleton; son-in-law, Harold Hopper of Melbourne, Florida; grandchildren, Charles D. & wife Erin Hopper, Edward J. & wife Stacy Hopper, Cynthia & husband James Wallace, Lori Downey, Traci Downey, Seth & wife Ashley Swank, Mark Swank, David Swank and Philip Swank; brother, Theodore & wife Dorothy Harless of Anderson; sister, Lelia & husband Robert Remington; brother-in-law, Darrell & wife Mary Whitesel; sisters-in-law, June & husband Joe Williams and Arlene & husband Leonard Biby; nine great grandchildren; seven nieces and nine nephews. Also surviving is special friend, Bob Low. Special thanks to the nurses of Erskine Cancer Center and Community Hospital Quick Trip. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Sue Hopper; parents, Charles W. & Vada Pearl Moore Harless; three sisters, two brothers and one sister-in-law. Services will be Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson with Pastor Dale Landis officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. Visitation will be from 11-1:00 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the funeral home, south chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Clarence Edward Harless

June 3, 1923 - June 1, 2008