Kenneth Lamar " Coop " Clemmons Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Kenneth Lamar " Coop " Clemmons

MR. KENNETH LAMAR “COOP” CLEMMONS – Age 58, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. He was born December 21, 1965 in Rome, Georgia to his late parents; father, Alfred Clemmons and mother, Mary Louise Cooper. He was a graduate of East Rome High School Class of 1984. He was of the Methodist faith and was the lead keyboard musician for Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. He was an original member of the Silver Stars where he was lead guitarist and singer. The Silver Stars played for various groups and events across Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. He was very gifted in knowing how to play several musical instruments and enjoyed teaching percussion, keyboard, guitar, and bass guitar. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his beloved grandchildren, the center of his joy. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Cooper.

He is survived by his loving wife of seventeen years, Cecilia Lynette Clemmons; children, Dorian (Crismary) Porch, Sr., Tyshaun (Journey) Clemmons all of Calhoun, GA; seven grandchildren; Angel Hernandez, Promise Lago, Maliyah Porch, Jeremiah Porch, II, Tyshaun Anthony “TJ” Clemmons, Londyn Porch, and Alayah Porch; brothers, John Wayne ( Cheryl) Donaldson and Roderick Cooper all of Rome, GA; sister, Sandra Bryant of Rome, GA; Mother-in-law; Irene Trammell of Calhoun, GA; brothers-in-law, Ken (Amanda) Trammell, Donald (Tiffany) Trammell all of Calhoun, GA, and Brian Trammell of Rome, GA ; sisters-in-law, April (Jerome) Jackson, Bre’a Trammell, Deirdre Trammell, Helen Davis all of Calhoun, GA, Brenda Ware of Aragon, GA, and Patricia Cooper of Rome, GA; nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friends, Regina and Bill Davenport, Anthony Benford, Landon Rogers, and Harvey Dixon; and other friends.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00 P. M. at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, 227 S. King St, Calhoun, GA 30701, with Pastor Renata Williams, Eulogist. The family will receive extended family and friends at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church on Wednesday from 1:00 P. M. until the funeral hour. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

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My condolences to the Cooper/Clemmons family. As Kenneth Nurse Tech for his Home health Company I myself enjoyed every minute I had with Kenneth and family. Y'all are awesome and most caring family and both Kenneth and His wife would always make sure me n the kids were okay n if they could help in anyway possible in any situation they did. I kept most my patients at a patient relationship but with the Clemmons I looked at y'all like family so I just wanna say thank y'all for that n I love y'all n Kenneth will be missed but never forgotten. An angel has gained their wings for sure. God knows what he needed n that was Kenneth. Y'all are in my prayers need anything please reach out. Love always -The Nurse-

Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Cooper/Clemmons family. We are praying for you. Remember that God is in control, and he knows what's best. Praying for comfort during this time. LaDell & Stacey Kidd

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WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS!!! BLESS HIS HOLY NAME!!! The Late Piano, Keyboard Playing, Guitar Picking, Soul Singing, Praising the LORD, The Late Minister of Music, Brother Kenneth L. Clemmons, a man of GOD who loved the LORD, his wife, sons, grans, the Gospel Music Industry, others, and the Youth of the Fifth Sunday Mission Praise Team, Choir, and Youth Church will truly be missed!!! Therefore, The Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family Lovingly extend, with Heavy Hearts, our Heartfelt Love, PRAYERS, Peace, Comfort and DEEPEST Heartfelt 🥲🥲🥲 CONDOLENCES to Precious Sister Lynette Clemmons, Sons, Grans, the extended Cooper Clemmons Family, Pastor Renata Williams, The Allen Chaple AME Church Family, The Fifty Sunday Mission Connectional Church Family, Friends, Associates, and others during this most difficult season. Please know that we, Queen Chapel, mourn with you and that Our Prayers are ... May Our FATHER Which Art In HEAVEN Comfort, Strength and Bless you with many precious loving memories of your Precious Love One, Gone... But Never, Never, Never Forgotten... RIH, The Late Minister of Music, Brother Kenneth L. Clemmons. 🕊️🕊️🕊️ THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD. 🌹🙏💗 ✝️ Pastor Louise Young Harris and The Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family, Kingston, GA

To my wonderful sister in law (Lynette) and the entire Cooper/Clemmons Family, my condolences to you all. Kenneth will be missed he was the baddest musician I knew and a great brother in law. Sending love and hugs from Brenda and the Ware family