Mr. Clarence Hitson, Jr.

Clarence Hitson, Jr. was born March 31, 1930, in Fairfax, GA, to the late Clarence Hitson, Sr. and the late Gertrude Hunt Hitson.

A hard worker was Clarence and you would always find him working. He was a man who loved his wife and family. Being a good provider for his family was of great importance to him and he did that very well. Known as a people’s person, he loved talking to people and never met a stranger. Also, he could spot a trickster a mile away. Clarence would say, “Ain’t no good walking or riding.” At a later age, Clarence realized his need for a Savior and he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Clarence loved making and saving his money. He was frugal and resourceful and was not loaning it out without a very good cause. He   thoroughly enjoyed his cars and trucks. He took great pride in taking care of his vehicles and always kept them clean. Rain or shine, you would find him washing his cars and trucks.

Clarence loved styling his brim hat and smoking his favorite King Edward Cigars. His favorite past time was hanging out under the oak tree with Emmitt Bell, Will B, and Joe Boy. He also enjoyed watching his   favorite TV shows, such as old westerns, Good Times , Texas Rangers , and In the Heat of the Night .

On Saturday, March 14, Clarence was granted eternal rest from his labor on earth. In addition parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Cecil Mae Rhodes Hitson; two children: Lorraine Russell and Clyde Hitson; five sisters, two brothers, grandparents, and his aunts and uncles.

Left to celebrate his life and to cherish precious memories are his children: Paul McLaughlin (Ida), L.V. McLaughlin, Cynthia Ingram (Wilson), Darlene Thomas, Jeanette Roberts, Jeanice Hitson, Rosetta Jones (Bernard), Caroline Glaze (Calvin), Theodore Hitson, Malton Hitson, Sr., Clarence Hitson, III, Clinton Hitson, Willie Brooklin (Elizabeth), Lawanna Thomas, and Janice Mitchell; two brothers: Lamar Hitson and Alvin Hitson; four brothers-in-law: Thomas Richardson, Buddy Hayes, Gennie Rhodes (Deltha), and Fred Rhodes (Elouise); four sisters-in-law: Willie Mae Hitson, Gloria Hitson, Dorothy Robinson, and Chellie Mahoney; a special God Daughter: Pastor Sabrina Smith (Apostle James); a special grandson: James Johnson; a special son-in-law: Calvin Glaze; a special niece: Pam Hitson; a special neighbor: Lee Houston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The Graveside Service for the late Mr. Clarence Hitson, Jr. will be Saturday, March 21, 2020 1:00 p.m., Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta.

Pastor Sabrina Smith will officiate.

Public viewing, Friday, March 20, 2020, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Godfrey Funeral Home.

Interment, Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.godfreyfuneralhome.net.

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