Clarence Bill Gulsby, Sr.

On Friday, May 11, 1012, life-long Molino resident, Clarence Bill Gulsby, Sr. went to be with his heavenly father. Born at home in Molino, FL on October 24, 1932, Clarence lived on the family property his entire life. He graduated from J.M. Tate High School in 1950. He was active in the FFA at Tate being awarded the FFA Mechanic Award which took him to Washington, DC to meet President Harry S. Truman. Clarence went on to serve in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return to Molino, he went to work for Champion Paper Co., retiring after 42 years. Clarence was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a third generation blacksmith and owner/operator of Gulsby Blacksmith & Welding for over 50 years. Clarence loved his community and over the years had many accomplishments, including getting local dialing between Molino and other areas of Escambia County. He loved farming, gardening, raising cattle and singing. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Elige “Bill” Gulsby and Zora Pugh Gulsby; brothers, Mason, Edgar, Aubrey “Peck”, Elby, and O.J.; sister, Lois Gulsby Boyington; granddaughter, Shana Marie Sanders; cousin, and life-long friend, James Edward Pugh. Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Glenda Harigel Gulsby; sister, Wanda Gulsby Henderson; daughter, Glenda Sue Garrett; sons, Clarence Bill Gulsby, Jr. & his wife, Debbie, Harold Wayne Gulsby & his wife, Abbie; grandchildren, Susan Wyse-Wright, Cassey Gulsby Surles & her husband, Steve, Dellaina Gulsby Jordan, and William Aaron Gulsby; great grandchildren, Lyndzi Wright and Aubree Jordan. He is also survived by 7 step grandchildren and 22 step great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He loved and adored his family as much as life itself. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at FAITH CHAPEL NORTH FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Hwy 29, Cantonment, with Rev. Fred Stallworth and Rev. Ed Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in Oliver Pugh Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Gulsby, Alan Gulsby, Keevan Pugh, Jerry Gulsby, Joe Summerlin and Ricky Boyington. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Holder, Wendall Hall, Gene Valentino, Kevin Biggs, Kevin White, James “Jim” Sanders, John Sims, Dennis Rigby, Wilson Robertson and Larry Walker. The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 14. Condolences may be placed online at fcfhs.com.

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Clarence Bill Gulsby, Sr.

October 24, 1932 - May 11, 2012