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He retired from the United States Air Force, serving in the Korean War. He joined the Air Force Reserves in Houston, TX after getting out of the Air Force. When he moved back to Arkansas, he joined the Army National Guard and retired from there. He also worked at Burlington, Spring Lift and Bones Auto Parts. He was a member and served as a deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church. Cletis enjoyed baseball and umpired baseball for many years in Monticello. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ermil Posey and Herston Posey, four sisters, Lucille Henderson, Faye Naron, Melba Curry and Patricia Huffman.
Survivors include two sons, Lance Posey of Monticello and Tommy Posey of Texas; one daughter, Vickie McSwain of Texas; one sister, Shirley Rodgers of Monticello; five granddaughters, Whitney Gifford of Monticello, Chelsea Abercrombie of Texas, Mia Posey, Clara Posey and Samantha Posey, all of Texas; three grandsons, Randy McSwain of Texas, Chance Posey of Texas and Matthew Hewitt of Monticello; two great-grandsons, Haigen Gifford of Monticello and Nathaniel Abercrombie of Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(18)
Merle Scogin Melancon
Vicksburg, MS Monday, November 17, 2014 So sorry for your loss. He was a great person.da r. fuderburg
monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 my condolence to this family may God hold you close during tis sad time.NAN CARTER
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 MR. CLETIS WAS A GODO FEARING MAN WHO LOVED THE LORD AND CHURCH.. I'M PROUD TO SAY THAT HE WAS A SPECIAL FRIEND TO ME AS WELL AS A MEMBER OF OUR JOY SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS.. REST IN PEACE, MR. CLETIS.. WE LOVE YOU!Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.Telese Huffman
Monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 I truly loved Mr. Posey. He always stood up for what he believed in, which was Jesus Christ. He spoke his mind and loved everyone around him. He will be sorely missed but we are so glad he is in heaven with his blessed Savior whom he loved so much.Steve and Tammy Sullivan
Monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Loved and respected this man so much. I am sure he is in heaven with Jesus rejoicing now. God bless.Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Mr. Posey was a sweet and kind soul. He has gained his wings.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 I extend my sympathy to the Posey family. I remember when he umpired in the church softball league. Mr. Posey was friendly and always had a smile just like in his picture here.Mae Simpson
Monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 So sorry for your lost, Cletis was a wonderful Christian man, always sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Stay focus on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Mae Simpson
Janice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Cletis was a fun fellow loved by all who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With love & sympathy, Janice Gladden WiggamThe Totten's
Monticello, AR Monday, November 17, 2014 Our sincere condolences and prayers for family and friends.Betty, Ken and Jennifer
Martha Bennett
McGehee, AR Sunday, November 16, 2014 Mr. Cletis will be greatly missed. He was a fine example of a Christian. I enjoyed visiting with him about school and church. I will be praying for all his family during this time.Cheri Rash
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 16, 2014 Tommy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cheri (Simpson) RashMattie Tucker & Mary Harrel
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 16, 2014 Shirley, so sorry about Cletis, you and family are in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy.faye and Glen Walker
monticello, AR Sunday, November 16, 2014 We are so sorry Lance , Although we know he's with the Lord he's going be missed by many. I'll pray for you and your familyPat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 16, 2014 Vickie....I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Ben Leonard
Cabot, AR Sunday, November 16, 2014 Precious memories of those child hood days in Coleman. All those Saturday nights, Cletis, Carter; Zane and my self no one would have thought that out of the four of us there would be three Baptist preachers and one deacon. One sweet day we will be together again. My prayers will be with youJames & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, November 15, 2014 We were very sorry to hear your loss. We send our deepest sympathy to the family.