Mr. Clarence Cecil Avis

August 25, 1929 - September 9, 2019

Clarence Cecil Avis age 90 years of Pemberton went home to be with the Lord on Monday September 9, 2019. Mr. Avis was born in Woodbury, raised in Bridgeport and was a 1947 Paulsboro High School graduate. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy. Mr. Avis retired from DuPont Repauno Works with over 35 years of service as an operator. He attended Browns Mills Baptist Church and was a past member of the Bridgeport V.F.W. In his younger years he raced hydroplane boats, hunted, played on several dart and bowling teams, watching Nascar racing, was an avid Phillies fan and of old fashioned country music. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Bettie Avis (nee Elbertson) of Pemberton; his daughters, Deborah and Steve Vandzura of Minotola, Sharon “Saucy” Avis Trombly Clark and her companion, Dan Leaf of Bridgeport; his grandchildren, Hope, Katie – Jean(Erik), Shannon, Sean(Sara), Melissa(Jason), Steven Robert and Jason; 7 great grandchildren; his step children, Debbie(Vern), Ron(Gail), Denise(Bob), Kim(Martin) and Dawn(Rick); 17 step grandchildren and 28 step great grandchildren. Mr. Avis was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Avis, his daughter, Jill Avis and his grandson, Jonathan Spring. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday September 14, 2019 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Saturday morning after 9 AM until service time. Interment St. Paul’s Cemetery, Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.