Clarence Leo Mathis Jr.

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Clarence Leo Mathis Jr., 74, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia.

Born July 4, 1943, in Manning, he was a son of the late Clarence Leo Mathis Sr. and the late Eunice Mahoney Mathis. He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a lifetime member of the Navy UDT/Seal Association. He was a member of Manning First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his sister, Linda Lesemann (John); his brother, Bobby Mathis (Barbara), both of Manning; three nephews; two nieces; a great nephew; and four great nieces.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2017, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Vassar officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org