CHAFIN, CLARENCE H., age 87, died Friday, July 16, 2004 at Skyline Nursing Home in Floyd, VA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Pugh Chafin; parents, Guilford Letcher Chafin and Lillie Epperly Chafin; eight sisters and two brothers. he is survived by several nieces and nephews. Clarence was a WW II veteran and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Destroyer USS Benson. He was a member of the Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department, the V.F.W. and McDaniel Lodge No. 86. Clarence was an avid hunter, a master carpenter and gunsmith.
A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, July 19, in Sunset Cemetery with Rev. Donna Sharp officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Friends and relatives may call at Horne Funeral Home anytime after 1 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068. The Chafin family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service.