76, of Warwick and Martha's Vineyard Island passed on October 2nd, 2010 after an illness. He was the husband of the late B.Jae Clanton.
And the son of the late William and Theresa Clanton.
He was a former Principle at Mt. Pleasant High School and Administrator for the Providence School Department.
A graduate and former football coach of Hope High School where they named the track and football field in his honor. He is a graduate of Virginia Union University and a 1960 MVP Football player for the Providence Steamrollers. He served his community on numerous boards and was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
He is survived by his daughter, Ann-Allison Clanton of Warwick, a brother, James Clanton of Providence, a sister, Jonnie Marshall of New York, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral for Mel will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Congdon Street Baptist Church, in Providence. Calling hours will be held 5-8 p.m. on Thursday in the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Avenue, off Smithfield Ave, in Lincoln with a burial in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited.
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76, of Warwick and Martha's Vineyard Island passed on October 2nd, 2010 after an illness. He was the husband of the late B.Jae Clanton.
And the son of the late William and Theresa Clanton.
He was a former Principle at Mt. Pleasant High School and Administrator for the Providence School Department.
A graduate and former football coach of Hope High School where they named the track and football field in his honor. He is a graduate of Virginia Union University and a 1960 MVP Football player for the Providence Steamrollers. He served his community on numerous boards and was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
He is survived by his daughter, Ann-Allison Clanton of Warwick, a brother, James Clanton of Providence, a sister, Jonnie Marshall of New York, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral for Mel will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Congdon Street Baptist Church, in Providence. Calling hours will be held 5-8 p.m. on Thursday in the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Avenue, off Smithfield Ave, in Lincoln with a burial in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited.
