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1928
Willis
2013
Willis Eugene Race
May 5, 1928 — Aug 27, 2013
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Willis Eugene Race, 85, Clarks Summit died Tuesday morning at the Regional Hospital in Scranton. His wife is the former Ruth Ciocca, the couple celebrated 60 years of marriage in June 6th.
Born in Dunmore he was the son of the late George and Lillian Hutchins Race. He worked for Feibus & Gordon for many years and prior to his retirement he was employed by Amici's Restaurant in Clarks Summit. He was a proud Army veteran serving his country during the Korean Conflict.
Also surviving are a son, Rev. Eugene W. Race and his wife Carlene, Endicott, NY; two grandchildren, Jeremy E. Race and Patricia Marie Recene; two great grandchildren, Ethan Race and Cooper Recene; two brothers, Ernest and Alfred Race and a sister, Anna Davis.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Sclocum, and four brothers, Art, Roy, George and Donald Race.
The funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Service with services by his son, Rev. Eugene W. Race. Interment will follow in the Clarks Green Cemetery.
Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 pm at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
Born in Dunmore he was the son of the late George and Lillian Hutchins Race. He worked for Feibus & Gordon for many years and prior to his retirement he was employed by Amici's Restaurant in Clarks Summit. He was a proud Army veteran serving his country during the Korean Conflict.
Also surviving are a son, Rev. Eugene W. Race and his wife Carlene, Endicott, NY; two grandchildren, Jeremy E. Race and Patricia Marie Recene; two great grandchildren, Ethan Race and Cooper Recene; two brothers, Ernest and Alfred Race and a sister, Anna Davis.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Sclocum, and four brothers, Art, Roy, George and Donald Race.
The funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Service with services by his son, Rev. Eugene W. Race. Interment will follow in the Clarks Green Cemetery.
Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 pm at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
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