Clarence received his education at Del Valle High School where he excelled in his academics. He earned the nickname “Speedy” for his performance on the football field and track. He graduated from Del Valle High School in 1968. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country from 1968-1972.
On December 17, 1978, he and Willie B. Bennett were united in Holy matrimony. They have three children.
He accepted Christ at an early age and when the family relocated to Fort Worth, TX , he joined Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life he accepted the call to Ministry and served under the late Pastor Carl Richardson of New Creation Missionary Baptist Church for several years. He joined Chimney Rock Ministries in 2014 and became Associate Minister under the new leadership of Bishop Wilbert N. Dillon and Pastor Gilbert Tezeno, where he served faithfully until God called him home.
Clarence loved mentoring and helping troubled youth. He followed his passion into the Mental Health industry where he worked ultimately until retirement in 2015 from The Excel Center.
On Monday, November 14, 2022, Clarence answered the call to return to his heavenly home. Preceding him in death are his parents, a sister, and two brothers.
He is cherished in memory by: Willie B, his wife of 44 years; his children, Kristen Bell (Glen), Keith Anderson (Katrina), and Michelle Jones (Marcus); Brothers: Charles Anderson (Lorraine), Kenneth Henry (Margaret), and Percy Henry, Jr., Douglas Howard, and Eric Howard; Sisters: Lillie Walker (James) and Doris Howard (Roy); Grandchildren: Diarra, Jeremy, Nehemiah, Jordan, Julian, and Jaeden; Great-grandchildren: Imani, and Aydan; God-children: Tamara, Melissa, Kaylean, Linda and Corbin; God-grandchildren: Kyndalyn and Keilan; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation for Clarence will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Laurel Land FH - Ft Worth, 7100 CROWLEY RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76134. A funeral service will occur Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 4100 Horne Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107. A committal service will occur Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 1:30 PM at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, GRand Prairie, TX 75211.
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