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CLEMENTS -- Gaius Alwyn Clements, Jelly, went home to be with the Lord and a host of dear family and friends on Monday, April 25, 2011 after suffering a fall on Sunday, while getting ready to go to church. Many of you knew him by many names: husband, father, Pop, Papaw, Clem, G.A., Jelly, dear friend, mentor, candy man. He was born on the family ranch on the Pecos River in Reeves County, Texas on August 14, 1915. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaius T. (Snuffy) Clements and Leona Burgess (Memy) Clements; his siblings, Babe Clements, Sis MacTammany and Phyllis Page; his beloved first wife, Toots Clements; daughter, Donna Sue Kuhnley; and grandson, Jimmy Clements. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nancy; sons: Bob Clements and wife, Gloria, and Jonathan Clements; son-in-law, Danny Kuhnley and wife Vicky; grandchildren: Mark Clements and wife, Kristi; Steve Clements; Mary Clements; Candace Fitzsimmons and husband, John; Bonnie Clements; Zack Clements and wife, Candi; Heather Lynn and Heidi Kuhnley. Great grandchildren: Lora and husband Jeff Kohlmeier, Ryan Clements, Alli Clements, Stephen Beemer, Christina Wells and husband Derek, Jessica Clements, Anthony Clements, Dyllan and Donavon Johnson, Dustin, Tyler, Ryan, and Alivia Fitzsimons, Ricky and Alyssa Copeland. Great-great grandchildren Mya, Rowan, Emma, Ellie, and Jack. And many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones. Jelly was a pressman and technician for Albuquerque Publishing Company. He retired after 20 years service to help take care of his new son in 1981. Jelly was a handyman, craftsman and master mechanic and could fix anything, which he did for whoever needed his help. He and Nancy made beautiful furniture, Santa's and knickknacks for years under the name "Our House Creations." Jelly was a founding member of the San Pedro Church of Christ, attended Montgomery Church of Christ and presently attends Netherwood Church of Christ. He loved to read, do hard crossword puzzles (in pen only!), play the guitar, camp, play word games - he always won because of doing crosswords! Celebration services will be held at Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School Road NE (I-40 at San Mateo exit south) on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with David Nestor officiating. The family asks that you write any memories you have of Jelly and bring them or you can write them there. The family asks you to join them for lunch after the service in the Netherwood Gym celebrating Jelly's long, remarkable life. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 or Ponderosa Christian Camp, c/o Mountainside Church of Christ.
        Published on: Wed April 27, 2011