Clarence Douglas Lumpkin

Clarence D. Lumpkin, 94, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. He was a community activist for over 40 years with many accomplishments and recognitions. This activism earned him the honorary title “Mayor of South Linden”. Clarence was the son of Mattie Lee McCrae and was born on September 12, 1924 in Nashville, GA. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Clarence retired from the State of Ohio where he served 22 years as Chief of Enforcement Division for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. He was a long-term member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in South Linden. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 72 years, Willa Marie Lumpkin; four children, Betty (Aaron) Kennedy, Carolyn Bethel, Linda Kent and Douglas Lumpkin; six grandchildren, Kevin Mitchell, Jason (Anna) Kent, Kniaka Bethel, Kedada Bethel, Douglas (Monique) Lumpkin and Jamil Hester; seven great-grandchildren and a host of relatives, family and friends.