Clare Walworth

Clare E. Walworth age 83 of Topinabee, MI and formerly of Corunna and Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Pleasant View Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Easton Church of Christ, Owosso on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Nate Walworth officiating. Memorial Visitation will also be held on Thursday from 11:00-12:00 P.M. prior to the service at the church. There will also be a Memorial Service held at Northern Michigan Baptist Bible Church, Burt Lake, MI, on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Rusty Chatfield officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date at Easton Cemetery, Owosso, MI.

Clare was born in New Haven Township, MI on December 13, 1934, the son of Erwin and Thelma (Hickmott) Walworth.  He was a 1953 graduate of Chesaning High School.  Clare married Barbara Webster on February 25, 1961 in Owosso, MI.   He resided most of his life in Corunna and Owosso.

Clare served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.  He was a foreman and worked in final assembly for Universal Electric in Owosso and later worked as a tool maker for General Motors.  Clare loved to spend his retirement time playing golf.  Clare was a member of Northern Michigan Baptist Bible Church of Burt Lake, MI.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Walworth of Owosso, MI; daughter Cathy and Dennis Moore of Casnovia, MI; son Mark and Krissy Walworth of Owosso, MI; daughter Diane and Tom Ray of Owosso, MI; 8 grandchildren: Jordan, Emilee, Jessica, Nathan, Clare Elizabeth, Jacob, Nicholas and Riley; 5 great-grandchildren: Ava, Hunter, Harper, Bubba and Laura; brother Merlin Walworth; sister Sharon Leonard; sister Linda and Leonard Cook; and brother Al and Sue Walworth. Clare was preceded in death by his parents, brother Don Walworth, and sister Carol Malone.

Memorials may be made to McLaren Hospice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.