John Clifford Clardy, III Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For John Clifford Clardy, III

MR. JOHN CLIFFORD “BIG JOHN” CLARDY, III – Age 80, of Dalton, GA peacefully passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Shepard Hill Nursing Home. He was born April 9, 1943 in Indianapolis, IN to his late parents, father, John Clifford Clardy, II and mother, Betsie Ross Clardy. He is also preceded in death by his son, Christopher Clardy, daughter, Stephanie Taylor, brothers, Charlie Clardy, former wife, Sylvia Ware, and wife, Vicky Clardy.

John worked as a Sanitation Worker for Indianapolis Department of Public Works and later retired as an Industrial Engineer for McDonald's. He was a member of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church. In his spare time he loved drawing, listening to Jazz and Gospel Music, horses, assembling gadgets, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Tanya Clardy, Tammy (David) Green, Nicole (Rev. David) Pinner; grandchildren, Craig Pinner, Keshia (Maliya) Clardy Williams, Khristopher Taylor, and Kevin Pinner; sister, Erica Johnson; special sister-in-law, Lazette Coleman; special niece, Sonya Clardy; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Dalton, GA 30721 with Rev. Dr. Jerry D. Jones, Eulogist and Elder Detria Smith, Presider. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

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Praying for the Clardy Family. Faye Murray, Sisters and Brothers .

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers! You have been such a gift in all of our lives and I hope you found your beautiful angel wings to flight high with ❤️.

🙏 for you and Tammy so sorry for your loss eg7d

Sending my deepest condolences and I'm praying for you and your family!!!

Charlette smith

Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver

On half of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Family. Mr. John was a strong believer in the Lord and He love so dearly his children & Family. He attended and supported MRBC as long as his health allowed him and we thank God for him. We are praying for you Family, and we love you All. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr.