Clarence James Inman

Clarence James Inman, age 83, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017. He was born in Buncombe County to the late Byrd and Katie Kelly Inman of Black Mountain, North Carolina on August 22, 1935.

Clarence has been a resident of Old Fort for the last twenty two years. He retired from Camp Rockmont after fifty years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Marines Corps.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Norma Robinson; six children, Randy Inman of the home, Gary Inman of Swannanoa, Ricky, Roger, Cherry Brendle and Debra Smith of Old Fort;  a granddaughter McKenize Inman of the home; three sisters, Betty Thomas, Mary Robinson of Old Fort and Maggie Robinson of Black Mountain. Also surviving Clarence are seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A funeral service to celebrate Clarence’s life will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 6:00 p.m. at New Testament Baptist Church with Reverend Harry Kidd officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church.