CLEMONS - Harold Clemons, Sr., 71, passed away Wednesday morning, October 13, 2010 at the Community Hospice Morris Center in Jacksonville, FL. He was born August 7, 1939 in Fernandina Beach and has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach and a member of the W. R. Price Sunday School Class. Mr. Clemons was a Deputy Sheriff with Madison County, Florida in the early 1960’s, a Nassau County deputy sheriff in the mid 60’s and a Fernandina Beach motorcycle police officer in the late 60’s. He also worked at Smurfit Stone Container Corporation for 29 years. He enjoyed repairing jewelry and watches and was a collector of antiques and coins. Mr. Clemons loved spending time with his family and enjoyed traveling. He lived his life to the fullest. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Ginny Clemons of Fernandina Beach, FL; his children, Karen Pelham (Bill) of Jacksonville, FL, Mark Thornton (Dee Dee) of Fernandina Beach, FL, Stacey Dye (Jason) of Cullman, AL, Hal Clemons, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Julie Sims of Jacksonville, FL and Judy Robinson (Keith), also of Jacksonville, FL; a sister, Ruthie McGuirt (George) of Fernandina Beach, FL; 13 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; his loyal friend, Don Lancaster; and his beloved cat, Snickey. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, at First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach, 1600 South 8th Street, with Rev. Jeff Overton officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Bosque Bello Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service Friday at the church.