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James “Jim” Calvin Clemens Jr., age 58 of Gatlinburg, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011. Jim was a published poet and owner of Little House of Pancakes in Gatlinburg, TN. He served in the Navy as an aircraft carrier ranger and an operation line backer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Beulah Clemens, and sister Diana Korver.
Survivors: Wife: Wanda Jean Clemens; Daughters: Andrea Clemens, Crystal Hill, Ashley Weaver and husband Coty; Son: Wesley Hill; Granddaughter: Kylie Weaver; Sister: Patty Bartz; Brother: Ernie Clemens and wife Shirley; Special nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
Just as Jim was one to dress laid back most every day, his family would like for you to feel free to do the same at his service. Hawaiian shirts, t-shirts, and flip flops are most acceptable.
Memorial service 6 PM Thursday, September 8, 2011 in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. David Ogle officiating. The family will receive friends 4-6 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
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Patricia Carol Clemens (Bartz) (1967)
comment posted by Patty. I am so fortunate to have had you in my life and the lives of Rhonda, Mikey, Jessica and Brendan. Like Brendan said: "My Uncle Jim- he was a good man and I'm going to miss him" We do.