Clarence Eugene Boysel, Sr.

Clarence Eugene Boysel, Sr.

was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 13, 1949, the son of the late Frederick William and Nellie Mae Casto Boysel.

On November 5, 1971 he was united in marriage to Jean Lorraine Gonsay, who survives.

Clarence served his country proudly in the United States Army from January 1968 until December 1970. He served in Vietnam, Germany,and in the states. Clarence was proud of the time he served and would wear his Vietnam Veteran hat everywhere he went. After the military, Clarence worked for the Railroad for 23 years. Clarence lived a peaceful life, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and surfing the web. He was very smart, he was considered a walking encyclopedia and always had a quick comeback. Clarence was a good family provider, he would drive three to four hours to provide for his family and was always looking out for his wife. He attended Riverview Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee.

Clarence departed this life on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 77 years, 9 months, and 18 days.

In addition to his wife of nearly 55 years, Jean Lorraine Boysel of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by his four sons, Clarence Eugene Boysel, Jr. (Penny) of Lancaster, Ohio, Gregory Allen Boysel (Christy) of Logan, Ohio, Donald Lee Boysel of Savannah, Tennessee, and Michael John Boysel of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Sara and Sebastian; and several great grandchildren.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Nellie Boysel; siblings, Fred William Boysel, Jr. (Phyllis), James Alfred Boysel (Mary Jane), Janet Duty (Danny), Ellen Johnson (Jim), Doris Puckett (Phillip) and Diane (Roger); and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.