Mr. Elmer J. Clegg Jr.

March 10, 1937 - May 20, 2016

Elmer J. “Bubby” Clegg age 79 years of Gibbstown died Friday May 20, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bridgeport and lived most of his life in Gibbstown. Mr. Clegg was a graduate of Paulsboro High School and a veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He worked at DuPont Repauno Works and later retired after 23 years of service as a Senior Lead Technician with B.F. Goodrich in Pedricktown. Mr. Clegg was a 70 year member of Clonmell United Methodist Church, Gibbstown, exempt firemen of Gibbstown Volunteer Fire Association, member of the Greenwich Township Senior Citizens Club, member of the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of N.J., and a member of the National Eagle Center of Wabasha, Minnesota. He was a volunteer for 25 years with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of N.J., N.J. F&W. watching and preserving Eagle nests and habitats and along with his wife they hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Bunny Clegg of Gibbstown; his sons, Elmer J. “Tim” III and Carolyn Clegg of Blairstown, NJ, Richard and Tina Clegg of Deptford; his grandchildren, Richard Jr. & Jeri, Kristin, Allison, Paige, Samuel and Sara; his great grandsons, Andrew and Nicholas and his sister in law, Joan Clegg of Gibbstown. Mr. Clegg was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Della Clegg and his brother, Joe Clegg. Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Contributions can be made in his memory to the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of N.J., P.O. Box 420, Trenton, NJ 08625. Memoires can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.